Reform candidate ‘not fit to be MP’ after ‘degrading’ comments about The Saturdays and TV presenter emerge
Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has faced backlash for making degrading comments about women and a former rugby player. His remarks, which surfaced online, have led to calls for him to be deemed unfit for parliamentary office. The comments included inappropriate references to TV presenter Emma Crosby and the girl band The Saturdays.
- ▪Robert Kenyon is running against Labour's Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.
- ▪Kenyon's controversial comments included degrading remarks about TV anchor Emma Crosby and the girl band The Saturdays.
- ▪He compared a former rugby player to a 'nice girlfriend who has put a bit of weight on', which has drawn significant criticism.
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