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Reform UK Candidate Resigns Over Past BNP Endorsement

Grant StClair-Armstrong steps down after historic comments urging support for far-right party resurface

  • StClair-Armstrong's 2010 blog post advocated voting for the BNP, calling it a solution to the UK's issues.
  • He has publicly acknowledged the remarks as inexcusable and offered his resignation from Reform UK.
  • Reform UK accepted his resignation, but his name remains on the ballot due to legal deadlines.
  • If elected, StClair-Armstrong would serve as an independent MP.
  • The incident highlights ongoing challenges in vetting political candidates.
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