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Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts

controversies](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/10/reform-uk-local-election-candidate-was-twice-disciplined-by-tories-over-alleged-racist-comments) about some of its candidates in the local elections in England on 7 May, as well as some people standing for the [Scottish](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/20/reform-uk-suspends-scottish-candidate-stuart-niven) and [Welsh parliaments](https://www.theguardian.com

Polanski takes combative approach as Greens enter media spotlight

controversial or offensive views allegedly held by Green candidates. The Mail on Sunday ran a spread that revealed one had described the justice secretary, David Lammy, and the former home secretary Priti Patel as “coconuts