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Reform UK Leader Faces Backlash Over Leaked Video Fury

10/19/2025

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Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK council leader, faced backlash after a leaked video showed her using harsh language toward councillors and threatening to mute a councillor.
She expressed frustration over budget talks, saying they are 'screwed' if the budget isn't balanced.
Kemkaran called the leakers 'cowards' and launched an investigation to expel them.
Reform UK controls Kent County Council and manages a £2.5 billion budget, aiming to avoid tax increases.

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Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK council leader, faced backlash after a leaked video showed her using harsh language toward councillors and threatening to mute a councillor.
She expressed frustration over budget talks, saying they are 'screwed' if the budget isn't balanced.
Kemkaran called the leakers 'cowards' and launched an investigation to expel them.
Reform UK controls Kent County Council and manages a £2.5 billion budget, aiming to avoid tax increases.