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Reform UK Surges with 20 New Councillors Amid Conservative Losses

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Reform UK gains more than a dozen Conservative councillors, totaling 20.
Reform UK now has more than 900 councillors, with 677 seats in May and 228 added.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attributed the losses to a desire for change and ruled out an alliance with Reform UK. Defectors cited loss of trust before the party conference.

History

Historical Context

The Brexit Party, founded in 2018 by Nigel Farage, won 29 seats in the 2019 European Parliament elections, reflecting discontent with traditional parties. Its successor, Reform UK, now has over 900 councillors, indicating a shift in voter sentiment. As the Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, faces trust issues, this trend signals a potential realignment in British politics, emphasizing demands for change and accountability.

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Story summary

Reform UK gains more than a dozen Conservative councillors, totaling 20.
Reform UK now has more than 900 councillors, with 677 seats in May and 228 added.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attributed the losses to a desire for change and ruled out an alliance with Reform UK. Defectors cited loss of trust before the party conference.

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