REFORM UK have sparked outrage after putting forward plans which would criminalise election campaign materials in Gaelic and Scots.
Nigel Farage’s party has moved an amendment to a Westminster bill that would, if passed, criminalise all political materials that are not in English or Welsh.
If Reform’s amendment to the Representation of the People Bill is passed, those in breach of the law could be jailed for up to six months and could also face a fine.
Reform UK bid to criminalise Scottish Gaelic on election materials
Day: 14 July 2026
Councillor deletes post linking Ann Widdecombe’s death to ‘radical left thugs’
A Restore Britain councillor has deleted a social media post in which he suggested that Ann Widdecombe’s death was linked to “radical left thugs”.
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Cllr Clatworthy wrote: “Ann Widdecombe has been murdered.
“A straight talking patriot, fearless defender of Britain, taken out in her own home.
“Serious injuries Devon and Cornwall Police confirming murder investigation.
“What kind of a country lets radical left thugs create this climate of fear?
“A broken one. A failing one. One run by weak politicians who’ve surrendered to the mob.
“I faced threats myself. One still live with South Wales Police.
“I’m not backing down. Ann Widdecombe stood against all that. Her murder is a warning.
“Justice for Ann.”
Around half an hour after publishing the post, Cllr Clatworthy deleted it.
Councillor deletes post linking Ann Widdecombe’s death to ‘radical left thugs’, https://nation.cymru
According to the report, Owain Clatworthy defected to Rupert Lowe’s party from Reform UK in March.