Gerwyn Price pledges support for Reform UK after making Facebook change
The Welsh darts player has never spoken out on his political affiliations
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Darts star Gerwyn Price appears to have pledged his support to political party Reform UK after making a significant change on his Facebook page.
On Friday night, the former world champion changed his Facebook profile picture to that of the Reform UK logo - and it has caused a stir.
It comes after a World Matchplay quarter-final defeat to Josh Rock in Blackpool, with the Northern Irishman now set to play Luke Littler in the semi-final.
Writing on Instagram, Price posted: "Thanks everyone this week for the support it's been amazing!
"I was off tonight but that's how it goes, Josh was great in patches and took every chance...
"Onto the next one. Nice break now and a week away with the family."
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But on Facebook, his profile picture change led to a barrage of comments with many supporting the Iceman and some dissenters.
One fan wrote: "Gone from disliking you to loving you in a single post."
And another said: "Go on pricey up the reform."
While a third posted: "Just when I thought I couldn’t like you any more."
However, not everyone was in support with one fan writing: "No Gezzy. Plaid are the only party for Wales."
Price did not accompany the picture with a caption or comment on the change and has never previously spoken out on his personal politics.
But such a change comes during a time of political strife in the United Kingdom with Sir Keir Starmer coming under fire for his premiership so far since Labour took over last year.
It also comes during a week where Jeremy Corbyn has started his own party alongside Zarah Sultana, potentially splintering the Labour vote.
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Gerwyn Price has showed his support for Reform UK
Prior to his defeat to Rock, Price said: “I feel like I’m getting back to my best.
“The longer the format, the more confident I feel and the more belief I have in my game, because sometimes the cream does rise!
“There are so many brilliant players in this tournament though, and they would probably say the same, they prefer the longer format.
“Josh is playing fantastic darts at the moment, and I know I’m going to face some very tough battles if I want to lift this trophy.”
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