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Staffordshire to Elect New Councillor After Titley Resignation

7/16/2025

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Staffordshire voters are set to choose a new councillor on Thursday, following the resignation of Wayne Titley from Reform UK. Titley, who represented Gnosall and Eccleshall, faced intense criticism for a provocative Facebook post calling for military action against small boats. Although Reform UK backed him, they claimed his departure was due to personal abuse he received.

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Staffordshire voters are set to choose a new councillor on Thursday, following the resignation of Wayne Titley from Reform UK. Titley, who represented Gnosall and Eccleshall, faced intense criticism for a provocative Facebook post calling for military action against small boats. Although Reform UK backed him, they claimed his departure was due to personal abuse he received.