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Reform UK Expels Councillors Amid Bullying Allegations and Chaos

10/28/2025

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Reform UK expelled Councillors Barrett and Ford for conduct that undermined the party's interests.
Allegations of bullying emerged, and a leaked video showed tensions among councillors, embarrassing Reform UK.
Liberal Democrats criticized the chaos, likening it to The Traitors and accusing Reform UK of failing to fulfill promises, including lowering council tax.

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Reform UK expelled Councillors Barrett and Ford for conduct that undermined the party's interests.
Allegations of bullying emerged, and a leaked video showed tensions among councillors, embarrassing Reform UK.
Liberal Democrats criticized the chaos, likening it to The Traitors and accusing Reform UK of failing to fulfill promises, including lowering council tax.