"Reform's candidate in Ickenham and South Harefield, Howard Dini, made a series of Islamophobic comments, including one that called for a mass shooting of Muslims."
"Aziz Hakimi, a Green Party candidate in Camden, shared antisemitic posts, including some which claimed Israel was behind the Golders Green attacks."
"The Green Party added that Hakimi's comments 'do not reflect the views and values of the Green Party'."
"Labour's Richard Olszewski, leader of Camden Council, said: 'Aziz Hakimi's conduct is abhorrent and antisemitic and I'm appalled that the Camden Green Party selected him.'"
Reform UK and the Green Party are urged to distance themselves from local election candidates who posted racist and offensive content online. Howard Dini, a Reform candidate, made Islamophobic remarks, including a call for violence against Muslims. Aziz Hakimi, a Green Party candidate, shared antisemitic posts alleging that Israel was behind various attacks. Both parties are investigating these incidents, with the Green Party stating that Hakimi's views do not align with their values. Local leaders have condemned the candidates' actions and called for their removal from the ballot.
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