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‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
- Reform UK and Restore Britain engaged in a party-on-party spat as the Makerfield byelection gained attention.
- Elon Musk appeared to endorse Restore Britain, amplifying the race and prompting responses from Reform.
- Musk’s posts sparked further exchanges as Lowe accused opponents of dishonesty over polling.
- Kenyon’s social media history became a flashpoint as past posts drew scrutiny from Reform and media.
- Internal Reform tensions surfaced over comments by Jenrick and other spokespeople amid the controversy.
- The coverage tracked a sequence of posts and quotes claiming Brexit and Russia stances by candidates.
- By midweek, Talk and Telegraph reports added more scrutiny to candidates’ online histories.
- The race became a battle over credibility as both sides accused the other of misleading the public.
- By the end of May, the dynamics suggested a split within the right as the by-election neared.
- The Guardian summarized a week of rudeness, rows, and revelations shaping Makerfield coverage.
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