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Reform UK candidate resigns after backing BNP in historic comments
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- Reform UK candidate Grant StClair-Armstrong resigned after expressing support for BNP.
- StClair-Armstrong, 71, cited frustration as the reason behind his remarks.
- He will remain on the ballot as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections.
In 2010, Grant StClair-Armstrong wrote a blog post encouraging people to vote for the BNP, expressing frustration with the state of the UK. However, he has since distanced himself from the party, calling them "disgusting." He resigned from Reform UK after his historic social media comments, including racial slurs, came to light. StClair-Armstrong stated that he was going through a tough phase when he made those comments and has since cleaned up his act. He emphasized that he no longer supports the BNP and would run as an independent candidate if elected.