Reform UK Scotland candidate says he was attacked while campaigning in Glasgow
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 03:34 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Independent describes an incident in which a Reform Party candidate was assaulted during a campaign stop in Glasgow. The party attributed the attack to hostile rhetoric from rival political parties, raising concerns about political violence ahead of upcoming elections.
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