Reform UK admits party has a ‘woman problem’ after Makerfield by-election (opens original article in a new tab)

Reform UK faces internal criticism after a significant by-election defeat, with a senior member admitting the party has a 'woman problem' due to past remarks by its candidate and failure to attract female voters.

• Reform UK admits to a 'woman problem' after Makerfield by-election defeat
• Senior party member acknowledges past crude social media remarks by candidate Robert Kenyon about women
• Party declined invitations to appear on Sunday political shows following the loss
• Gawain Towler calls for Reform UK to broaden appeal to women and address internal issues
• Reform UK's candidate faced criticism for identifying as a 'sexist' and alienating female voters