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Reform UK's Grimes Sparks Outrage Over Nonexistent Training Claims

5/9/2025

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Darren Grimes, the newly elected Reform UK councillor in Durham, stirred controversy by refusing to attend diversity and climate change training sessions that don't actually exist. Labour MP Luke Akehurst quickly debunked his claims, highlighting a pattern of missteps for Reform UK following their recent local election wins.

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Darren Grimes, the newly elected Reform UK councillor in Durham, stirred controversy by refusing to attend diversity and climate change training sessions that don't actually exist. Labour MP Luke Akehurst quickly debunked his claims, highlighting a pattern of missteps for Reform UK following their recent local election wins.