Matthew Goodwin

Matthew Goodwin is the Reform UK candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection in Greater Manchester. He is described as a hard-right activist. Goodwin's candidacy has become newsworthy due to several controversies. Firstly, he received an endorsement from far-right figure Tommy Robinson, leading to accusations from the Labour party that he represents "toxic politics." This endorsement is particularly notable given Nigel Farage's past efforts to distance his parties from Robinson. Secondly, Goodwin has faced criticism for his claim that people born in the UK from minority ethnic backgrounds are not necessarily British. This statement has drawn further scrutiny given the demographically diverse nature of the Gorton and Denton constituency. His refusal to disown this claim has added to the controversy surrounding his campaign.