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Reform candidate quits Welsh election after photo of Nazi salute
Corey Edwards has stepped down from his role as Reform UK's lead candidate in Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg, citing mental health after a photo emerged of him appearing to perform a Nazi salute and prompting comment from party leader Nigel Farage.
Mar 27th 2026 ยท United Kingdom
Insights
- Corey Edwards withdrew as Reform UK lead candidate in Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg ahead of the Welsh Parliament election.
- A published photo showed him appearing to perform a Nazi salute.
- Party leader Nigel Farage said the image looked terrible but initially stood by Edwards.
- Edwards had been a special adviser to Welsh Secretary David TC Davies and would have been elected if Reform won the Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan regional seat.
Sources
- Reform stands by election candidate appearing to do Nazi salute in picture www.bbc.com
- Reform councillor suspended following racism row www.bbc.com
- Reform candidate quits Senedd election after appearing to do Nazi salute www.bbc.com
- Reform candidate in Wales steps down after apparent Nazi salute www.theguardian.com