UK administrator accused of race offenses to stay as competitor: May

Record PHOTO: Nigel Farage (L), pioneer of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) remains in front of an audience with entertainer Al Murray, known as The Pub Landlord, FUKP parliamentary hopeful and Conservative contender for Craig Mackinlay as the consequences of the Thanet South vote are perused at Winter Gardens in Margate, southeast England, May 8, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo

PM Theresa May said on Friday that an individual from her Conservative Party who has been accused of criminal offenses identified with spending on the 2015 race will remain a contender for one week from now's national vote.

Craig Mackinlay, 50, was accused along of two others prior on Friday over offenses identified with crusade consumption amid the 2015 race when he beat Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage in a firmly battled challenge.

"The Conservative Party keeps on trusting that these assertions are unwarranted, Craig Mackinlay is honest until demonstrated liable and he remains our competitor," May revealed to BBC TV on Friday.

(Detailing by Kate Holton; altering by Michael Holden)