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Farage’s Reform Party Seizes Council Control Ahead of 2029

11/4/2025

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Farage's Reform Gains Control

Farage’s populist Reform party has gained control of public services for the first time, using councils as a testing ground ahead of 2029 general election.
The national unit DOGE lacks a data-sharing agreement with Kent.
Tice said Reform would pursue alternative data-gathering methods.
He criticized media focus on this issue.
Additionally, DOGE has not conducted audit work at Reform's councils in England.

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Reform UK Saves Millions

Reform UK has saved £73 million for Durham taxpayers by rejecting a costly waste removal contract and choosing an incinerator project.
The Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility, opening in 2029, will process waste from seven areas and generate energy.
Reform leaders criticized previous administrations for poor financial decisions.
Zia Yusuf of Reform UK condemned Labour's policies and warned of a looming crisis, pledging to restore public finances if elected.

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Farage's Reform Gains Control

Farage’s populist Reform party has gained control of public services for the first time, using councils as a testing ground ahead of 2029 general election.
The national unit DOGE lacks a data-sharing agreement with Kent.
Tice said Reform would pursue alternative data-gathering methods.
He criticized media focus on this issue.
Additionally, DOGE has not conducted audit work at Reform's councils in England.

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