Arron Banks, a prominent figure in the Leave.EU campaign and a former major donor to UKIP, criticized his rivals in the West of England mayoral race, labeling them as "political consultants that will achieve sod all." This comment was made during a BBC debate and drew a rebuke from a fellow candidate.
During the debate's closing moments, Banks, representing Reform UK, used his allotted time to highlight his business achievements. He stated that he was the only candidate who would actually accomplish anything, contrasting himself with the other candidates whom he dismissed as ineffective political consultants.
The BBC host was unable to facilitate a response due to the show's conclusion. Banks later shared a clip of the exchange online, expressing his frustration with the other candidates. The debate had covered various topics, including housing, transportation, and education.
The mayoral race also involved allegations of attempted bribery. Dame Andrea Jenkyns, a former Conservative MP who has since joined Reform, claimed that Banks had offered her a financial incentive to defect to Reform. She shared a WhatsApp message detailing the offer.
Reform UK denied the allegation, stating that no such offer was made. Banks declined to comment on the matter, stating he does not comment on leaked text messages.
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