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Reform UK Faces Second Resignation, Sparks By-Elections

11/8/2025

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Richard Morgan, Reform UK councillor on Derbyshire County Council, resigns due to health issues.
This is Reform UK's second resignation in under three weeks, following Jack Bradley's exit on October 17.
Council leader Alan Graves said Morgan should prioritise his health and that the stress of the role was detrimental.
The resignations trigger two by-elections; Bradley's seat is contested on December 2, and Morgan's date is not yet set.

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Richard Morgan, Reform UK councillor on Derbyshire County Council, resigns due to health issues.
This is Reform UK's second resignation in under three weeks, following Jack Bradley's exit on October 17.
Council leader Alan Graves said Morgan should prioritise his health and that the stress of the role was detrimental.
The resignations trigger two by-elections; Bradley's seat is contested on December 2, and Morgan's date is not yet set.