Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection
Summary
Reform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon in the Makerfield byelection has been criticised for accepting support from Ant Middleton, a former soldier and TV presenter known for extreme views and a criminal record. Reform UK had previously distanced itself from Middleton due to his far-right comments and actions. The byelection also features competition from the hard-right party Restore Britain.Key Facts
- Robert Kenyon, Reform UK’s candidate in Makerfield, welcomed an endorsement from Ant Middleton.
- Ant Middleton has made anti-Muslim statements and controversial remarks about immigrants and leadership.
- Reform UK had distanced itself from Middleton after he adopted far-right positions and appeared with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
- Middleton has a criminal record for assaulting police officers and was banned from being a company director for failing to pay over £1 million in taxes.
- Labour’s Anna Turley criticised Reform UK for backing Middleton and highlighted his past legal and tax issues.
- Restore Britain, a hard-right party formed by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, is contesting the same byelection.
- A leaked poll shows Labour leading with 35%, Reform UK at 24%, and Restore Britain at 13% in Makerfield.
- Middleton’s views align more closely with Restore Britain, and he has promoted their policies on social media.
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