Reform Greater Manchester candidate criticised over ‘migrant rapists’ comments
Summary
Sian Astley, the Reform UK candidate for Greater Manchester mayor, made controversial comments saying voters for other parties should have to house criminals and rapists. She stood by her remarks after criticism from rival politicians, including Labour’s chair, who said the comments go against democratic principles.Key Facts
- Sian Astley is running for mayor of Greater Manchester representing Reform UK.
- She shared a party policy to put migrant detention centers only in areas not controlled by Reform UK.
- Astley said voters for other parties should be responsible for housing criminals and rapists, which caused criticism.
- Labour’s party chair Anna Turley condemned the comments as undemocratic and offensive.
- Astley said her comments were partly a joke but stood by her concerns about open borders.
- The Greater Manchester mayoral by-election will be held on July 30, with Labour’s Bev Craig as the front-runner.
- The election follows Andy Burnham’s decision to leave local politics to lead the national Labour Party.
- Greater Manchester has a diverse population of over 2 million eligible voters.
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