Reform using 'brutal and intrusive' vetting to pick candidates
Summary
Reform UK is using intense screening to choose who can run as a candidate. They have rejected some people because of old social media posts. The party plans to announce a new leader in Wales soon.Key Facts
- Reform UK is vetting candidates for the Welsh Senedd election.
- The vetting process includes checking social media and background information.
- The party's leader, Nigel Farage, mentioned past vetting was poor but will improve.
- Jason O'Connell, a party councillor, described the process as "brutal" and "intrusive."
- Some candidates were dropped due to old social media comments.
- Reform UK will announce a new leader in Wales shortly.
- O'Connell, who is linked to leadership rumors, has not had formal talks about it.
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