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Reform Candidate Under Investigation Amid Controversial Comments

4/18/2026

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Hodges Faces Controversy

Ricky Hodges announced his Reform candidacy in Hastings Borough Council election on May 7, and Reform is investigating him over controversial Facebook posts no longer visible.
MP Helena Dollimore expressed horror at Hodges' comments and called for his removal.
Reform UK confirmed they are looking into the allegations.
Illinois Republican candidate Darren Bailey moves into a Chicago apartment to appeal to Chicago voters and distance himself from past remarks about Chicago.

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Hodges Faces Controversy

Ricky Hodges announced his Reform candidacy in Hastings Borough Council election on May 7, and Reform is investigating him over controversial Facebook posts no longer visible.
MP Helena Dollimore expressed horror at Hodges' comments and called for his removal.
Reform UK confirmed they are looking into the allegations.
Illinois Republican candidate Darren Bailey moves into a Chicago apartment to appeal to Chicago voters and distance himself from past remarks about Chicago.

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