Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon has apologised for breaking election rules after it emerged he failed to declare campaign spending correctly. The apology comes ahead of the Makerfield byelection, where Kenyon is standing against Labour's Andy Burnham.
Kenyon, a Wigan councillor, admitted to the oversight after a complaint was filed by a local resident. He stated that the error was unintentional and that he has since corrected the paperwork. The Electoral Commission has been notified and is reviewing the matter.
This development adds to the controversy surrounding Kenyon, who has faced criticism for past social media comments. Broadcaster Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology for what she called 'disgusting comments' made by Kenyon about her online.
Reform UK leader Richard Tice has defended Kenyon, saying the party takes election rules seriously but that this was a minor administrative error. The party has not withdrawn Kenyon as a candidate.
