Reform UK Mayor Andrea Jenkyns Walks Out of Sky News Interview Over Election Controversy

Andrea Jenkyns, recently elected as Reform UK's first mayor in Greater Lincolnshire, abruptly walked out of a Sky News interview after being challenged on her controversial campaign tactics and victory speech. Jenkyns defended her decision to highlight alleged 'dirty tricks' used against her during the campaign, including police involvement and media smears, insisting she was committed to calling out bad behavior. The interview turned tense when Jenkyns was questioned about remarks on immigration, specifically her suggestion that migrants should be put in tents, which reportedly caused other candidates to walk out of her speech. She justified her statements by claiming to represent the views of the "silent majority." The situation further escalated when Jenkyns was pressed on referencing a rival candidate's South African accent and accusations of being "parachuted in," after which she accused the reporter of divisive questioning and ended the interview. The episode has drawn attention to the polarizing rhetoric and contentious atmosphere surrounding her campaign and Reform UK's growing political presence.