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Reform UK Leader Defends Bangladeshi Candidate Amid Backlash

12/10/2025

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Reform UK leader in Portsmouth defended Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, a Bangladeshi candidate for Central Southsea ward.
Critics on social media argued against his candidacy, saying non-British people should not hold power.
Councillor George Madgwick condemned the backlash as "disgusting" and noted Asaduzzaman is a legal resident.
The Central Southsea seat is held by Labour, with elections scheduled for May 2026.

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Reform UK leader in Portsmouth defended Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, a Bangladeshi candidate for Central Southsea ward.
Critics on social media argued against his candidacy, saying non-British people should not hold power.
Councillor George Madgwick condemned the backlash as "disgusting" and noted Asaduzzaman is a legal resident.
The Central Southsea seat is held by Labour, with elections scheduled for May 2026.