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Reform UK's Ian Gribbin Claims UK Should Have Accepted Hitler's Neutrality Offer

Jun 10, 2024, 11:31 AM

Ian Gribbin, a candidate from Reform UK, has sparked controversy by claiming that the UK would have been 'far better' if it had accepted Hitler's offer of neutrality during World War II instead of fighting the Nazis. Gribbin also criticized Winston Churchill, describing him as 'abysmal,' and praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'mature.' Additionally, Gribbin made derogatory comments about women, referring to them as the 'sponging gender.' The Reform UK candidate's remarks have drawn widespread condemnation and are expected to be covered in more detail on BBC News. Gribbin is a candidate in Bexhill and Battle.