Emily Twinch 07 May 2025

Reform UK urged to take responsibilities seriously

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Prominent sector leaders this week called on incoming Reform UK councillors to take their responsibilities seriously following the party's sweeping success in the local elections.

Reform gained more councillors than any other party last week, with 677 seats prompting other parties to concede they were no longer just a ‘party of protest'.

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