Reform Party Prospective Candidates Under Scrutiny for Spreading Fringe Views Online

Several prospective parliamentary candidates from the Reform party have come under scrutiny for promoting fringe views and conspiracy theories on social media platforms.

Among these candidates, Lloyd-Jones, standing in a key Reform target seat, shared anti-vaccine content and baseless accusations against former health secretary Matt Hancock.

Stevenson, another Reform candidate in a crucial seat, spread conspiracy theories and debunked claims related to Covid vaccines in his online posts.

Murphy, also identified as a top target candidate for Reform, dismissed climate change as a ‘make-believe climate crisis’ in her social media exchanges.

Farmer, who has promoted conspiracy theories about the World Economic Forum and climate emergency, expressed extreme views suggesting the ‘end of life as we know it.’

Whitehead, another candidate, shared memes related to conspiracy theories on social media platforms.

Haddow, a candidate with Reform, made controversial remarks about non-profit organizations rescuing migrants in the Channel and faced backlash for comments on Vladimir Putin.

Matthews, a Reform candidate who previously endorsed contentious views online, denied allegations related to Islamophobia and claimed to support diversity and inclusion.

The Reform party spokesperson defended these candidates, stating that they uphold diverse opinions and challenge mainstream political narratives.

Despite criticism, Reform stands by their candidates, emphasizing the importance of engaging in open dialogue and promoting alternative perspectives in politics.