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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Raphael Boyd

Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’

Carol Vorderman called Robert Kenyon ‘a cowardly man’
Carol Vorderman called Robert Kenyon ‘a cowardly man’ Composite: James Veysey/Shutterstock/Reform UK

Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection for “disgusting comments” he made about her on social media in the past.

The broadcaster and former Countdown numbers expert described Robert Kenyon, whom Reform has backed to face Andy Burnham in next month’s vote, as a “cowardly man” for a series of offensive posts made by the Wigan councillor that have since been deleted, along with his account.

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