Reform UK has taken down negative advertisements featuring a depiction of Andy Burnham following a legal threat from the artist. Stanley Chow’s lawyers accused Nigel Farage’s party of copyright violation for altering the images without permission. The artwork, created by Chow, showed individuals on a boat holding “Vote Andy” signs with his portrait of the election candidate. Recent polls indicate a significant lead for Burnham, especially after Reform’s candidate faced criticism for controversial comments about women. The legal team representing Chow demanded an apology, compensation, and the removal of the infringing material. Chow, a Manchester native, expressed disappointment over the unauthorized use of his artwork to convey messages conflicting with his beliefs. Reform UK defended its actions, claiming the use of the material constituted fair use and suggesting the legal action was politically motivated. However, the party removed the posts as a gesture of goodwill without admitting any fault.