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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views

Linden Kemkaran with Nigel Farage
The leader of Kent council, Linden Kemkaran (pictured with Nigel Farage), has suggested Reform hold an inquiry into whether Covid vaccines are linked to cancer. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

A third of Reform UK’s council leaders across the country have expressed vaccine-sceptic views, openly questioning public health measures that keep millions safe.

The leaders of four of the 12 councils where Reform is in charge or the largest party – Kent, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Durham – are among those in the party who have publicly criticised vaccinations.

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