Nigel Farage and Reform UK have chosen local hero and self-employed plumber Robert Kenyon once again as their candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
After a strong second place in the 2024 General Election, the army reservist and former NHS technician is back to fight for his home constituency against the Westminster machine – widely expected to be Greater rooster season 2 Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham parachuted in by Labour.
Is this the ultimate David vs Goliath battle? A working-class local vs big-name politics? Farage calls it exactly that – and Reform momentum is building after their local election successes.
In this video: full details on the announcement, Kenyon's background, what it means for Labour and Reform UK, and why this by-election could be a game-changer.Drop your thoughts below – can Reform pull off an upset in Makerfield? Like, london weather forecast subscribe and hit the palace vs everton bell for more UK politics updates!
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