One of Nigel Farage’s Reform candidates promoted a Covid conspiracy theory and criticized the late Queen as a “fraud” who should be removed from power. While Farage previously expressed sadness at Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, praising her as a highly respected figure globally, Reform candidate Emma Clatworthy took a different stance, questioning the Queen’s legitimacy based on her German ancestry. Clatworthy made unsubstantiated claims about the Queen’s allegiance and the spread of viruses, making reference to a controversial cult leader and the Rothchilds, a Jewish banking family often associated with anti-Semitic remarks.
Reform faced controversy in Wales as one candidate resigned after a photo surfaced showing him seemingly performing a Nazi salute. Clatworthy, in posts on Telegram uncovered by Hope Not Hate (HNH), criticized the government and advocated for dismantling the system, including the monarchy. Clatworthy’s assertions included rejecting mainstream medical information during the Covid pandemic, alleging brainwashing and misinformation about viruses and vaccines.
In separate Telegram messages, Clatworthy challenged widely accepted scientific views on viruses and vaccines, dismissing the expertise of virologists and medical professionals. She also referenced Mark Christopher, a cult leader imprisoned for a kidnapping attempt, to support her anti-establishment views.
Clatworthy’s controversial online statements have raised concerns, with HNH’s Director of Research, Joe Mulhall, highlighting the danger of her spreading conspiracy theories. Despite her past comments, Clatworthy, who claims expertise in integrative health and functional medicine, emphasized a focus on community health education and preventive healthcare in her recent posts. Clatworthy stated that her previous online discussions were part of a personal exploration phase and that her current priority as a candidate is to serve the public with integrity and practical solutions. Reform UK declined to provide a comment on the matter.