A candidate affiliated with the Reform Party, known for meeting Nigel Farage, has been revealed as an admirer of Oswald Mosley. Andrew Mahon, seen in a photo shaking hands with the Reform leader, openly supported the notorious fascist leader and also expressed admiration for Enoch Powell. Mahon, a 64-year-old aspiring council member in Blackburn, shared his views on Facebook, stating that Mosley and Powell were correct in their assessment that multiculturalism has failed in the UK.
Joe Mulhall, the Director of Research at Hope Not Hate, uncovered a Facebook post from December 2024 where Mahon expressed his extreme views. Mulhall remarked that while it may not be surprising for Reform candidates to hold such opinions, it is nonetheless shocking to see support for Britain’s most infamous fascist leader.
Responding to a user’s comment on his post about Mosley and Powell, Mahon emphasized the lack of successful integration in the UK as a significant issue that politicians have failed to address adequately. He clarified that his stance was not based on racism but rather on the failure of integration in the country, which he believes has led to ongoing problems.
Mahon’s public statements also included praise for Enoch Powell, who was dismissed from the Tory shadow cabinet in the late 1960s due to his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech. Mahon echoed Powell’s views and even interacted positively with comments supporting Powell’s stance.
The Lancashire Telegraph previously reported on Mahon’s social media activity, including his use of offensive language and derogatory remarks towards a female Green MP. Despite these revelations, Mahon has actively campaigned for Reform, sharing photos of himself with Farage and urging citizens to vote for the party in the upcoming local elections.
In response to inquiries about Mahon’s comments regarding Mosley and Powell, Reform stated that they are investigating the allegations. Mahon has yet to provide a comment on the matter. These revelations follow similar instances where Reform candidates have made controversial statements, including anti-Muslim sentiments and conspiracy theories.
