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Reform UK Candidate's Anti-Abortion Past Sparks Labour Backing Burnham

5/25/2026

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Past posts show Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon describing abortions as “vanity purposes” and “legalised killing of babies” in 2019.
Kenyon is contesting the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, drawing criticism for his remarks.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley said Kenyon is unfit for Makerfield, urging voters to back Labour candidate Andy Burnham.

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Past posts show Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon describing abortions as “vanity purposes” and “legalised killing of babies” in 2019.
Kenyon is contesting the Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, drawing criticism for his remarks.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley said Kenyon is unfit for Makerfield, urging voters to back Labour candidate Andy Burnham.