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Reform UK Takes Control, Threatens 60,000 Jobs

6/5/2025

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In a striking turn of events, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK seized control of 10 councils, pushing an anti-climate agenda that dismantled climate committees and rejected the reality of human-driven climate change. While some mayors are now backing green investments, the party's policies threaten over 60,000 jobs and pose a significant risk to the economy.

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In a striking turn of events, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK seized control of 10 councils, pushing an anti-climate agenda that dismantled climate committees and rejected the reality of human-driven climate change. While some mayors are now backing green investments, the party's policies threaten over 60,000 jobs and pose a significant risk to the economy.