The accounts of a number of Reform UK candidates and agents across Greater Manchester have been linked to alleged extremist or offensive social media content, prompting criticism of the party’s candidate vetting ahead of the May local elections. With two by-election victories in as many weeks in Salford and Bury, Reform UK are expected to make major gains across Greater Manchester in the May 7 local elections. The party spearheaded by Nigel Farage is fielding candidates in every ward in Grea... [13977 chars]