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Cornwall's Reform UK Leader Defends Party Amid Changes

11/4/2025

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Cllr Paul Ashton, the new leader of Reform UK in Cornwall, calls the challenges a 'blip'.
Five members left to form a new group, prompting Ashton to promote a positive outlook on affordable housing.
He rejects that local councillors must follow national policies, saying they prioritize Cornish voters' needs.
He defends Reform UK against far-right accusations and clarifies the party's stance on illegal immigration.

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Cllr Paul Ashton, the new leader of Reform UK in Cornwall, calls the challenges a 'blip'.
Five members left to form a new group, prompting Ashton to promote a positive outlook on affordable housing.
He rejects that local councillors must follow national policies, saying they prioritize Cornish voters' needs.
He defends Reform UK against far-right accusations and clarifies the party's stance on illegal immigration.