Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, finds himself at the centre of a significant scandal following the revelation of offensive and derogatory social media posts linked to his account. The posts, which included transphobic language, misinformation about COVID-19, and misogynistic comments, have drawn widespread condemnation from political opponents and advocacy groups.
Offensive Content Uncovered
The posts, shared by the anti-hate campaign group Hope Not Hate, were made between 2020 and 2022 on a now-deleted X account belonging to Kenyon, who is backed by prominent party figure Nigel Farage. The material includes explicit remarks