One of Nigel Farage’s Reform candidates has been under scrutiny for promoting a Covid conspiracy theory and making derogatory remarks about the late Queen, referring to her as a “fraud” who should be ousted. While Farage had expressed admiration for Queen Elizabeth II, labeling her as the most respected figure globally, Reform’s Senedd candidate Emma Clatworthy took a different stance, questioning the Queen’s legitimacy due to her German ancestry. Clatworthy went on to make baseless claims about the Queen’s allegiance and the spread of viruses, even invoking the Rothschilds in her arguments.
Reform’s reputation in Wales has suffered as another candidate had to withdraw following a controversial photo depicting a potential Nazi salute. Clatworthy’s controversial comments were uncovered in Telegram posts by Hope Not Hate, where she criticized the government and advocated for a complete overhaul of the system, including the removal of the monarchy. She also referenced a convicted “cult” leader who challenged the Queen’s authority.
In her online discussions, Clatworthy expressed skepticism about viruses and vaccines, claiming that viruses do not exist and vaccines are harmful. She dismissed the expertise of virologists and medical professionals, attributing the spread of misinformation to pharmaceutical companies. These views have raised concerns about her candidacy in the upcoming election.
Despite the scrutiny, Clatworthy defended her past statements as part of an exploratory phase online and emphasized her commitment to serving the community. She distanced herself from her previous controversial remarks, stating that she has disengaged from such discussions. Reform UK declined to provide a comment on the matter.
