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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Daniel Lavelle

Reform UK candidate resigns over previous comments backing BNP

Grant StClair-Armstrong.
Grant StClair-Armstrong is standing in the constituency of North West Essex. Photograph: Reform party

The Reform UK candidate Grant StClair-Armstrong has resigned after it was discovered he had previously encouraged people to vote for the far-right British National party.

StClair-Armstrong, 71, is standing for election in North West Essex, challenging the business secretary, Kemi Badenoch.

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