Rimmer

That post was still visible this week, along with other items Rimmer has reposted, including a graphic titled "How Islam is colonising non-Muslim countries", something, the graphic said, was "known as Demographic Jihad"

Several times in the past year, Rimmer reposted items about far right activist Tommy Robinson, including one describing him as someone "vocal about the importance of celebrating British identity, culture and values" and another saying "Batley needs these people".

Other posts the BBC has been able to confirm were made by Howard Rimmer, who is also standing for Reform UK in Doncaster, hoping to win in Roman Ridge.

On 16 January this year, Rimmer reposted to his Facebook page an item from the "Traditional Britain Group – Lifeboat" which describes itself as "a home to the disillusioned patriot".

Pimblett's team-mate Molly McCann, who retired last month, his coach Paul Rimmer, his wife Laura and his parents have all observed the change.