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Reform knew of Makerfield candidate’s deleted accounts before selecting him

Reform UK selected its Makerfield candidate despite being aware in advance that he had deleted multiple social media accounts, raising questions about the party's vetting process. For organisations monitoring political risk and governance standards, the episode signals that Reform's rapid candidate pipeline prioritises speed over due diligence — a pattern worth tracking ahead of 2026 local elections.