Reform UK councillor quits as porn persona uncovered: ‘I’ve not broken the law’
Stephen Mousdell AKA Lachlan Taylor UK (X/MousdellStephen)
A newly elected Reform UK councillor has resigned after it was revealed he is also a gay porn performer, but the party defended him, saying: “He has not broken the law.”
Stephen Mousdell was elected as councillor for Haydock in St Helens, however it was revealed that he was also an adult performer by the name of “Lachlan Taylor UK” on OnlyFans. Videos shared online allegedly show him having hardcore sex, with some filmed in public.
Mousdell has since resigned from the role of councillor. He told LBC, who exposed his online persona: “Recently, things have come out with regard to myself and my partner. We have always been transparent about it and not ashamed of what we do. We have full time jobs and also have adult professions, in which we abide by all EU and UK laws. We have never broken any laws or put anything into dispute. We also follow high standards in which we follow social media community guidelines and also keeping up to date with the ever changing UK online safety act.”
He added: “It is with sincere regret I am resigning as Reform councillor for Haydock Ward. This is due to the immense pressures from the media, from individuals within the town hall, from certain parties and individuals who were not elected as councillor over a conflict of interest with regards to being a public figure in office and doing the adult profession.
“I was told to apologise to the public and stop doing what I was doing if I was in for a chance of staying being a councillor but I refused because I have done no wrong doing and I’m not lying just to stay in office. I am, who I am. I’m proud of what I do, there is no shame of it and I am proud to be a gay individual in this community.”
Mousdell went on to thank Reform UK for the “great opportunity”, also saying that other councillors he met “regardless of party” had been “lovely people” who “deserve full respect”.
His resignation comes after Reform UK appeared to show support for Mousdell, though his statement suggests behind-the-scenes it may have been a different story.
A Reform UK spokesperson said: “While Cllr Mousdell’s lifestyle choices may not be to everyone’s taste, he has not broken the law. What consenting adults do in their private lives is their own business.
“The electorate were fully aware of Cllr Mousdell’s lifestyle choices weeks before the election and still decided to elect Stephen as their councillor.
“Cllr Mousdell is an asset to his local community, even receiving the St Helens Mayor’s Good Citizen Award for his services to the borough.”
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