Reform Mayoral Candidate Suspended Over Controversial Remarks About Jewish Group

Chris Parry, a Reform mayoral candidate, has been suspended pending an investigation after he reportedly likened a Jewish community group, Shomrim, to 'Islamists on horseback'.

24 Mar, 16:21 — 24 Mar, 17:20

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Why this matters

The suspension of a mayoral candidate over controversial remarks highlights the scrutiny faced by political figures regarding public statements, particularly those that could be perceived as discriminatory or inflammatory. Reform UK's decision to suspend Parry indicates the party's sensitivity to such issues and their potential impact on public perception and electoral prospects.

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The GuardianMostly Factual14d ago

Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate over comments on Jewish group

Chris Parry referred to members of neighbourhood watch group as ‘cosplayers’ after ambulance arson attack Reform UK has suspended one of its key mayoral candidates after he described members of a Jewish neighbourhood watch group as “cosplayers” and likened them to “Islamists on horseback”. Chris Parry, who had remained the mayoral candidate for Hampshire despite a previous controversy in which he said David Lammy should “go home” to the Caribbean, made the latest comments on Monday about Shom...

By Ben Quinn Political correspondent

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The IndependentMostly Factual14d ago