Overview

• Reform UK initially removed Tommy Cawkwell from their candidate list for inactivity, unaware of his death.
• The party faced public embarrassment after the error was revealed, admitting the oversight was 'mortifying'.
• Spokesperson Gawain Towler expressed profound regret for the distress caused to Cawkwell's family by the mishandling.
• The incident has highlighted issues within Reform UK's candidate management and communication processes.
• Reform UK, led by Richard Tice and founded by Nigel Farage, continues to navigate challenges ahead of the general election.