Reform issues legal threat over Putin jibe

Reform has issued a legal threat over social media posts that implied their Caerphilly candidate had links to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The posts, which were circulated on social media, made suggestions about the candidate's alleged connections to Putin. Reform has described the posts as "false and defamatory" and has demanded that they be removed. The party has stated that it will take legal action if the posts are not taken down. The incident highlights the ongoing concerns about the spread of misinformation and false claims on social media, particularly during election campaigns. Political parties have been increasingly vigilant in addressing such issues, as they seek to protect the integrity of the democratic process. Reform has emphasized its commitment to transparent and ethical campaigning, and has reiterated its support for the Caerphilly candidate. The party has urged voters to rely on authoritative sources of information when making their decisions.