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Reform UK Councillor Faces Resignation After Swastika-Like Tattoo Photo

5/28/2026

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Reform UK councillor Andy Arnold was photographed with a tattoo resembling a swastika, prompting resignation calls and scrutiny of the party’s vetting.
Labour MP Dan Jarvis called the reports concerning, while Theresa Arnold said the tattoo is a Buddhist peace symbol that has been covered.
Council leader William Brown said there is no evidence Andy Arnold endorses views, noting that another Reform councillor in Sheffield was suspended for far-right imagery.

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Reform UK councillor Andy Arnold was photographed with a tattoo resembling a swastika, prompting resignation calls and scrutiny of the party’s vetting.
Labour MP Dan Jarvis called the reports concerning, while Theresa Arnold said the tattoo is a Buddhist peace symbol that has been covered.
Council leader William Brown said there is no evidence Andy Arnold endorses views, noting that another Reform councillor in Sheffield was suspended for far-right imagery.