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Reform UK Deputy Resigns, Joins Independents in Cornwall

10/10/2025

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Rowland O'Connor, deputy leader of Reform UK on Cornwall Council, has resigned from the party.
He will continue as an Independent Councillor for St Columb Major, St Mawgan, and St Wenn.
Rob Parsonage, the leader of Reform UK, expressed sadness over O'Connor's departure.
Ben Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, welcomed the change.

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Rowland O'Connor, deputy leader of Reform UK on Cornwall Council, has resigned from the party.
He will continue as an Independent Councillor for St Columb Major, St Mawgan, and St Wenn.
Rob Parsonage, the leader of Reform UK, expressed sadness over O'Connor's departure.
Ben Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, welcomed the change.