Ali Sadjady, a mixed martial arts fighter, previously stood as a Conservative candidate in council elections.
Mr Sadjady, who has deleted the controversial tweets, said he would continue to support the party because of its"real positivity", and was happy to stand down"so as not to tarnish their reputation".
In a statement, he said:"I apologise if I have offended with some of my past tweets, anyone that knows me, knows that they are not representative of who I am and everyday I am trying to be the best version of myself." Change UK had picked 70 people from a mix of backgrounds to stand in the European elections on 23 May, although the government is still hoping the ballot can be avoided.If they do go ahead, two big hitters hoping to claim a seat for the new group are Rachel Johnson and Gavin Esler, the latter saying British politics has become a"worldwide joke".
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