Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has announced Robert Kenyon as their candidate for the Makerfield by-election. Kenyon, a self-employed plumber, previously contested the seat in the 2024 general election, finishing second to Labour's Josh Simons. The by-election was prompted by Simons stepping down to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to run for the seat.
- ▪Robert Kenyon will contest the Makerfield by-election for Reform UK.
- ▪He previously stood in the 2024 general election and came in second place.
- ▪The by-election follows the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate was friends with fascist leader on Facebook — The Independent
- ▪ Reform Selects Robert Kenyon as Makerfield Candidate — Guido Fawkes
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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgie DockerNorth WestReform UKRobert Kenyon will contest the seat for the second timeReform UK has named its candidate to stand the Makerfield by-election.Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber, has been confirmed as Reform's official candidate for the upcoming contest in in Greater Manchester.Kenyon stood in the constituency in the 2024 general election, and came second to Labour's Josh Simons.The by-election comes after Simons stepped down as MP to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat.Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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