Ant Middleton

Ant Middleton is a former soldier and television presenter who has recently gained attention for his increasingly controversial public statements and endorsements. He has been described as having "extreme views" by the Reform UK party, which he has previously been associated with. Middleton recently appeared in a video endorsing Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate for the Makerfield byelection, who called Middleton "one of my heroes." This endorsement has drawn criticism, particularly as Reform UK had previously distanced itself from Middleton. Furthermore, Middleton was mentioned in an interview where Karl Stefanovic, a TV presenter, suggested Middleton would "make a great prime minister." Middleton has also spoken at rallies for UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson, and has made comments such as "well done Southampton" in the wake of violence, further contributing to his newsworthy status due to his alignment with and support for figures and events on the far-right of the political spectrum.