Rob Jones

🚨 Campaign Latest 🚨 Mainstream contacted me today saying they are going to do an article about my "admiration" of Tommy Robinson 🤷🏻‍♂️ This was my reply 👇🏻 Good afternoon, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to respond. Yes, I have expressed support for some of Tommy Robinson’s views, particularly his willingness to raise issues such as grooming gangs at a time when many felt these concerns were not being properly addressed. Agreeing with someone on certain issues does not mean endorsing everything they say or do. I believe in freedom of speech, holding those in power to account and speaking up about issues that others might prefer to ignore. However, I do find it interesting that the focus is on social media posts I made years ago, rather than on my own background and experiences. At just 18 years old, I was sent to fight in Iraq under a Labour government. I served my country, yet we went to war without being provided with all the equipment we needed. I would be interested to see the same level of scrutiny applied to the politicians responsible for sending young men and women into conflict without adequately equipping them. Today, I am standing as a Reform UK candidate for Risca East because I want to stand up for local people, challenge a council that I believe has let our community down, and fight for greater accountability and value for taxpayers’ money. I will not apologise for having opinions or for speaking up on issues I believe matter. I am happy to be judged on my views, my service to this country and, ultimately, what I intend to do for the people I hope to represent. Kind regards, Reform UK candidate for Risca East