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Calls to Suspend Reform UK Candidate for Offensive Posts

1/30/2026

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Labour and Liberal Democrats call for suspension of Mike Manning, Reform UK candidate, over offensive social media posts targeting Jewish and Muslim communities.
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper condemned Manning's insults and Labour MP Anna Turley criticized misogynistic remarks about the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Reform UK said Manning failed to disclose his social media account during vetting, and his comments are unacceptable.
If elected, Manning cannot serve as councillor.

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Labour and Liberal Democrats call for suspension of Mike Manning, Reform UK candidate, over offensive social media posts targeting Jewish and Muslim communities.
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper condemned Manning's insults and Labour MP Anna Turley criticized misogynistic remarks about the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Reform UK said Manning failed to disclose his social media account during vetting, and his comments are unacceptable.
If elected, Manning cannot serve as councillor.