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Reform UK Suspends Councillors Amid Leadership Crisis

10/20/2025

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Reform UK suspended four Kent County Council councillors for bringing the party into disrepute after a Guardian video showed leadership tensions.
The suspended councillors are Paul Thomas, Oliver Bradshaw, Bill Barrett, and Maxine Fothergill.
Liberal Democrat Antony Hook warned the suspensions could delay school transport.
A vote of no confidence in Reform UK leader Linden Kemkaran is being prepared amid concerns over evidence.

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Reform UK suspended four Kent County Council councillors for bringing the party into disrepute after a Guardian video showed leadership tensions.
The suspended councillors are Paul Thomas, Oliver Bradshaw, Bill Barrett, and Maxine Fothergill.
Liberal Democrat Antony Hook warned the suspensions could delay school transport.
A vote of no confidence in Reform UK leader Linden Kemkaran is being prepared amid concerns over evidence.