![Reform UK Candidate Liam Booth-Isherwood Disowns Party Amid Allegations of Racism and Sexism: A Significant Blow to Credibility](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk/ws/simorgh-assets/public/news/images/metadata/poster-1024x576.png)
In a dramatic turn of events, the Reform UK candidate Liam Booth-Isherwood has disowned his party following reports of widespread racism and sexism within the organization. This comes as a shock to many, as Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, had previously stated that only “a few bad apples” been left in the party and they would never be welcomed back. Booth-Isherwood's decision to disown the party is a significant blow to its credibility and raises questions about its future. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists that the UK is in a better place now than it was in 2010, attributing the country's recent economic difficulties to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sunak defends his party's record since 2010, claiming that despite challenges such as the pandemic and war, Britain has become a better place to live. However, with just a few days left until the general election, Sunak faces an uphill battle to retain power as polls show Labour holding a significant lead. The Conservative Party has struggled to gain traction throughout the campaign, and it remains to be seen if they can turn things around in the final stretch.