Thanks for your update Wyllow3- from the horse's mouth as it were....
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(108 Posts)Reform's Makerfield Candidate's deleted SM statements - it tells you all about his grim and disgusting views
He is not fit for office. Did he really think - are Reform really so stupid - or uncaring - they neither did the reasrach, or worse, didnt care?
Here is what he posted. Thank you to Graphite, other thread for revealing this: I felt it needed a separate discussion post.
Its long. I urge GN's to read the lot.
On a deleted social media account, Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield parliamentary by-election, Rob Kenyon, made creepy comments about women, peddled baseless conspiracy theories, and called for a method of torture prohibited by international human rights law.
After Rob Kenyon was announced as Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate earlier this week, it was swiftly revealed that an old Twitter account of his had been suspended. On it, he expressed support for Donald Trump, referred to an “invasion” of asylum seekers (who he described as “illegal enemies”), and criticised government funding to protect Mosques.
Conspiracy theories
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenyon peddled baseless conspiracy theories. He suggested the media “were complicit” in “global tyranny” when responding to a post by Peter Sweden, a far-right influencer with a history of Holocaust denial; replied to someone who said the Covid vaccines “help a lot” by commenting, “What a load of crap”; and compared Covid vaccination policies in Australia to Nazism.
The Reform candidate additionally questioned whether the election of Justin Trudeau – who served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025 – was “rigged” and pronounced, “He can fuck right off”, in response to the chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty urging people to get the Covid booster vaccine in February 2023. Kenyon told people to “take vitimins [sic]” and “stop having boosters”.
He also believes that climate change is “a middle class problem” and asked whether schools will be “teaching about the ice age and that the world has been getting warmer since then”. In December 2021, he suggested making the conspiracy theorist Neil Oliver a government minister.
Women, gender and sexuality
In several creepy posts about women, Kenyon suggested he would “love to smell & lick” Carol Vorderman’s arsehole said .... he loves how female rugby players handle their knockers ... and wrote: If it’s not tits and arse or rugby its politics
The Reform candidate also explained that he had been blocked from the Sky Sports Rugby League Twitter page because he “said something about womens [sic] rugby* suggested Labour are “the party for trannys”, and wrote, “What does his dick taste like* in response to a man commenting on a rugby player’s guns
Calls for violence
As well as promoting conspiracy theories and making derogatory comments about women, Kenyon has called for violence. On 5 April 2020, before he started promoting Covid conspiracy theories, Kenyon declared that someone eating chips on a beach should be waterboarded – a method of torture which is prohibited by international human rights law.
Two days prior to that he wrote that Richard Branson should be hanged, along with other businessmen, for accepting furlough money to pay their workers as lockdown kicked in.
We now know that he also likes to objectify women, promote conspiracy theories and call for forms of violence which breach international human rights law. Kenyon is totally unfit to represent the people of Makerfield
hopenothate.org.uk/2026/05/21/reform-candidate-makerfield-kenyon/
Yup, sorry I joined in the "look at the Squirrel" stuff.
Been letting more people know other sites the vile content of Kenyons deleted SM comments - even the hardened ones disgusted at the misogyny.
Buts saw my politically minded Manchester LP friend this morning - he was aware, was active in Gorton, and thinks many will see this "step too far"and choosing a plumber because one won in Gorton (against a Reform candidate who was an out of touch academic)
who has now proved to be vile...
its clear, Reform simply cannot field appropriate candidates, not enough with experience.
twaddle
LemonJam
twaddle
Do you agree with Reform's reaction, Cossy? Personally, I don't find it very professional.
Or divert and deflect to RR and other issues rather than give a view on Kenyon's specific recorded views and Reform's reaction.
Well, exactly!
This post is no longer about Kenyon and his vile racist, misogynistic views and comments any more. Very few want to give their views on his actually comments and views of Reform's reaction 🥱
Many now prefer to discuss RR - not sure what she has got to go with Kenyon? There is another thread to talk about RR to anyones hearts content 🤷♀️
Sarnia
twaddle
Cardamom
I think in terms of RR, and I’m no fan of hers, though I do still support Starmer, anyhow, in terms of RR, it doesn’t matter now what she announces, she’ll be ridiculed. I genuinely believe her appointment was a mistake.
I agree; it was a huge mistake. Quite how she thinks offering children free bus rides for a month, when many areas have little to no bus service anyway, isn't offering much. And I can't imagine how, if a family is struggling with the cost of everyday living, knocking the vat off a £68 per child ticket for a theme park is just tone deaf; it's still way beyond the reach of ordinary families. Rachel is rearranging the chairs on the Titanic.....I think it's an excellent idea. Nothing wrong with giving children a treat and taking a bit of financial pressure off parents.
Rachel from Accounts omits to mention that the families on benefits who are better off since she removed the two-cap system only pay £4 for a family to visit the Tower of London. Working families will pay £111. There was a list of prices of days out for those on benefits compared with those getting off their backsides and working and was in the newspapers a few weeks ago.
Wrong thread, this has nothing to do with Kenyon's racist and misogynistic comments.
twaddle
Cardamom
I think in terms of RR, and I’m no fan of hers, though I do still support Starmer, anyhow, in terms of RR, it doesn’t matter now what she announces, she’ll be ridiculed. I genuinely believe her appointment was a mistake.
I agree; it was a huge mistake. Quite how she thinks offering children free bus rides for a month, when many areas have little to no bus service anyway, isn't offering much. And I can't imagine how, if a family is struggling with the cost of everyday living, knocking the vat off a £68 per child ticket for a theme park is just tone deaf; it's still way beyond the reach of ordinary families. Rachel is rearranging the chairs on the Titanic.....I think it's an excellent idea. Nothing wrong with giving children a treat and taking a bit of financial pressure off parents.
Rachel from Accounts omits to mention that the families on benefits who are better off since she removed the two-cap system only pay £4 for a family to visit the Tower of London. Working families will pay £111. There was a list of prices of days out for those on benefits compared with those getting off their backsides and working and was in the newspapers a few weeks ago.
GrannyGravy13
I do not support Reform UK in any way, shape or form.
We live in a free country (at the moment) and the electorate can put their X wherever they want at the ballot box.
MP’s get heckled all the time, always have and always will.
Does this make it ok, not really, but if that’s the only way a person can get their feelings heard by a MP…
I am reminded of the old saying ^if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen^
Wrong thread!
This has nothing to do with the disgusting Reform candidate.
LemonJam
twaddle
Do you agree with Reform's reaction, Cossy? Personally, I don't find it very professional.
Or divert and deflect to RR and other issues rather than give a view on Kenyon's specific recorded views and Reform's reaction.
Well, exactly!
Wyllow3
Well thats what I thought. A lot of people who cant afford a weeks holiday do go off to theme parks
what on earth is wrong with a bit of a hand up to enjoy a day out as costs due to international affairs go up on everything.
Honestly, the nay sayers! Has it not also occurred it's giving bits of the hospitality industry a bit more money too?
Sheesh.
I agree and I think it might just help people, also, lots of people save up their “vouchers” from places like Tesco simply to give their kids a treat in the long summer holidays.
GrannyGravy13
I do not support Reform UK in any way, shape or form.
We live in a free country (at the moment) and the electorate can put their X wherever they want at the ballot box.
MP’s get heckled all the time, always have and always will.
Does this make it ok, not really, but if that’s the only way a person can get their feelings heard by a MP…
I am reminded of the old saying ^if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen^
Yep!
Galaxy
There didn't need to be vetting done on Mandelsson did there. It didn't need to get to that stage. Is it worse not to do the vetting well ( as in reforms case) or to put someone forward for vetting knowing he should never have been put forward in the first place.
In addition if we are excluding people because of past tweets ( and I make no judgement on that idea one way or the other) then Wes Streeting will need to be excluded from the leadership race ( and presumably from holding public office).
I actually agree!
Wyllow3
Well thats what I thought. A lot of people who cant afford a weeks holiday do go off to theme parks
what on earth is wrong with a bit of a hand up to enjoy a day out as costs due to international affairs go up on everything.
Honestly, the nay sayers! Has it not also occurred it's giving bits of the hospitality industry a bit more money too?
Sheesh.
I think what the naysayers are actually saying is that for the families who cannot afford to go to any of the attractions or theme parks, 20% off of the ticket price will not have them rushing to the gates.
I do not support Reform UK in any way, shape or form.
We live in a free country (at the moment) and the electorate can put their X wherever they want at the ballot box.
MP’s get heckled all the time, always have and always will.
Does this make it ok, not really, but if that’s the only way a person can get their feelings heard by a MP…
I am reminded of the old saying if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Well thats what I thought. A lot of people who cant afford a weeks holiday do go off to theme parks
what on earth is wrong with a bit of a hand up to enjoy a day out as costs due to international affairs go up on everything.
Honestly, the nay sayers! Has it not also occurred it's giving bits of the hospitality industry a bit more money too?
Sheesh.
twaddle
Do you agree with Reform's reaction, Cossy? Personally, I don't find it very professional.
Or divert and deflect to RR and other issues rather than give a view on Kenyon's specific recorded views and Reform's reaction.
I think it's reasonable to infer twaddle that those who are not criticising Reform's reaction are at least and accepting of Kenton's racist and misogynistic comments and condone Reform's reaction and position. Or at least prefer to keep quiet and not say anything against Kenyon or Reform. They might also actually agree with Kenyon's comments and share his view but that would be unfair as speculation.
I would think on balance it is more likely that those posters who veer voting towards Reform, and veer away from left leaning/left wing parties so conclude its best to keep quiet about the actual specific content and Reform's position...
I actually think that The Sun newspaper does more for families, with their day out and holiday vouchers than the few crumbs from Rachel Reeves.
I think it's an excellent idea. Nothing wrong with giving children a treat and taking a bit of financial pressure off parents.
That doesn't surprise me at all.
Do you agree with Reform's reaction, Cossy? Personally, I don't find it very professional.
Cardamom
^I think in terms of RR, and I’m no fan of hers, though I do still support Starmer, anyhow, in terms of RR, it doesn’t matter now what she announces, she’ll be ridiculed. I genuinely believe her appointment was a mistake.^
I agree; it was a huge mistake. Quite how she thinks offering children free bus rides for a month, when many areas have little to no bus service anyway, isn't offering much. And I can't imagine how, if a family is struggling with the cost of everyday living, knocking the vat off a £68 per child ticket for a theme park is just tone deaf; it's still way beyond the reach of ordinary families. Rachel is rearranging the chairs on the Titanic.....
I think it's an excellent idea. Nothing wrong with giving children a treat and taking a bit of financial pressure off parents.
Disgusting comments that most reasonable people would struggle to defend. Kenyon was vetted by Reform UK prior to standing in the 2024 election as an MP for Makerfield. He has deleted his now social media history when standing for a second time 2 years later. He has made no public statement disavowing and/or apologising for his racist and misogynist comments or to confirm that his views have changed- to my knowledge.
Farage/Reform response to media scrutiny is that Kenyon is a "straight talking man" and the comments were made "before he was in politics. Again, Farage/Reform have made no public statement disavowing and/or apologising for Kenyon's racist and misogynist comments or confirmed his views have changed or that such comments are unacceptable of any Reform candidate.
From that Kenyon's comments are deemed to be "straight talking" and , even if still held, acceptable as they occurred before becoming a Reform candidate. The sole Reform criteria is to clear up your social media accounts but you can carry on holding such racist and misogynistic views.
The trouble with Reform's current ;portion is that some of Kenyon's vile comments were made after he first stood as a Reform candidate 2024. Plus his X account was subsequently deleted after Reform vetting.
Following his June 2024 Makerfield campaign e.g. on August 10, following riots after the Southport killings, Kenyon responded to King Charles calls for unity by stating on X "Oh I think the King can open up his places and grounds for the asylum seekers" promoting hatred against asylum seekers during the riots.
Also in August 2014 he claimed "there is a 2 tier policing system against the native population"- stirring up hate against what he views as the UK none native population". There is more....
Reform actively promotes stirring up none native, anti immigrant hatred, at any opportunity. The Southport killer was neither an asylum seeker or an immigrant.
Reform sees no reason to investigate the current concerns about Kenyon as it shares the same values and views and the intention is to continue to amplify them.
Didn’t you know, it’s all a MSM smear campaign?
Tice says so, so it must be true ….
Galaxy
There didn't need to be vetting done on Mandelsson did there. It didn't need to get to that stage. Is it worse not to do the vetting well ( as in reforms case) or to put someone forward for vetting knowing he should never have been put forward in the first place.
In addition if we are excluding people because of past tweets ( and I make no judgement on that idea one way or the other) then Wes Streeting will need to be excluded from the leadership race ( and presumably from holding public office).
I’m glad you agree with me on the difference between vetting and judgement, anyway.
As for whether people should be excluded from political office on the basis of their past social media presence, it must surely depend on what they actually say? If they say inhumane things like ‘ we should kill all non white people’ for example, then they should be excluded, whereas if they state their view on whatever grey issue it is, where public opinion is divided, then they shouldn’t be banned, but people should be made aware of what they believe. I think when voting for somebody, knowing where they stand on controversial issues in advance is important to help you decide if they represent you - although it’s always a compromise because nobody agrees on everything.
I think in terms of RR, and I’m no fan of hers, though I do still support Starmer, anyhow, in terms of RR, it doesn’t matter now what she announces, she’ll be ridiculed. I genuinely believe her appointment was a mistake.
I agree; it was a huge mistake. Quite how she thinks offering children free bus rides for a month, when many areas have little to no bus service anyway, isn't offering much. And I can't imagine how, if a family is struggling with the cost of everyday living, knocking the vat off a £68 per child ticket for a theme park is just tone deaf; it's still way beyond the reach of ordinary families. Rachel is rearranging the chairs on the Titanic.....
There didn't need to be vetting done on Mandelsson did there. It didn't need to get to that stage. Is it worse not to do the vetting well ( as in reforms case) or to put someone forward for vetting knowing he should never have been put forward in the first place.
In addition if we are excluding people because of past tweets ( and I make no judgement on that idea one way or the other) then Wes Streeting will need to be excluded from the leadership race ( and presumably from holding public office).
Galaxy
Again that is a class thing, when the middle class appoint someone they know to associate with epstein ( after he had been charged,) then it is a gamble. When trudeau blacks up it is just a youthful indiscretion but God forbid some bloke shouts that starmer is shit etc etc.
I don’t get what you mean, when applying that logic to the vetting process - I think you are clouding the difference between process and judgement.
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