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Wigan Reform Candidate Faces Hypocrisy Over HMO Management

9/14/2025

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Lee Moffitt, a Reform candidate in Wigan, faces hypocrisy accusations for managing houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) while opposing them.
He asserts that his properties do not house illegal migrants or former prisoners.
Moffitt claims he has never owned HMOs, despite managing three for private landlords.
The Wigan Central by-election is scheduled for October 2, following Labour councillor George Davies' death.
Moffitt defends his minor management role and emphasizes the appropriate use of HMOs, criticizing Labour's commitments.

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Lee Moffitt, a Reform candidate in Wigan, faces hypocrisy accusations for managing houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) while opposing them.
He asserts that his properties do not house illegal migrants or former prisoners.
Moffitt claims he has never owned HMOs, despite managing three for private landlords.
The Wigan Central by-election is scheduled for October 2, following Labour councillor George Davies' death.
Moffitt defends his minor management role and emphasizes the appropriate use of HMOs, criticizing Labour's commitments.