Nigel Farage has resigned as Clacton MP and will contest the by-election, saying he has not broken the law amid inquiries into his finances.
Reform UK defended Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon after online forum posts linked to him resurfaced, including statements such as “Women can’t ref, drive or give directions” and “I’m sexist.” Reform said the comments were old and “banter,” and did not dispute the link to Kenyon when asked. Labour said the revelations raised serious questions about Reform’s vetting and Nigel Farage’s judgment.
