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Starmer Slams 'Chaos' in Reform UK's Kent Council Leadership

11/13/2025

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Reform UK's Kent council leadership as 'chaos'.
Since taking control in May, the council has fallen from 57 to 48 councillors due to suspensions and expulsions.
The Fire Brigades Union labeled Linden Kemkaran, leader of Reform UK's Kent council, as 'captain chaos' after it requested a meeting with him and received no response.
Critics argue that council dysfunction threatens essential services and accountability in Kent.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Reform UK's Kent council leadership as 'chaos'.
Since taking control in May, the council has fallen from 57 to 48 councillors due to suspensions and expulsions.
The Fire Brigades Union labeled Linden Kemkaran, leader of Reform UK's Kent council, as 'captain chaos' after it requested a meeting with him and received no response.
Critics argue that council dysfunction threatens essential services and accountability in Kent.