Reform UK ‘Nazi salute’ candidate appointed adviser to party’s Welsh leader
Corey Edwards, a Reform UK candidate who previously stepped down after a photo surfaced showing him appearing to perform a Nazi salute, has been appointed as a special adviser to the party's Welsh leader. The photograph, which emerged shortly after he announced his candidacy, drew significant criticism from opposition parties. Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru have condemned the appointment, suggesting it reflects poorly on the party's values and judgment.
- ▪Corey Edwards was forced to resign as a Reform UK candidate after a photo of him appearing to do a Nazi salute surfaced online.
- ▪The photo reportedly dates back at least six years and sparked backlash from opposition parties.
- ▪Despite the controversy, Edwards has been appointed as a special adviser to the party's leader in Wales, Dan Thomas.
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