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Council Leader's Aggressive Language Sparks Internal Tensions

11/24/2025

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Reform UK councillor Peter Osborne says there is 'never an excuse for violence' after a leaked video published by The Guardian.
Footage shows Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran using aggressive language toward party members.
In a WhatsApp chat, Osborne speculated about the leak's source.
He said he wanted to confront the individual.
The incident highlights tensions within the council over leadership decisions.

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Reform UK councillor Peter Osborne says there is 'never an excuse for violence' after a leaked video published by The Guardian.
Footage shows Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran using aggressive language toward party members.
In a WhatsApp chat, Osborne speculated about the leak's source.
He said he wanted to confront the individual.
The incident highlights tensions within the council over leadership decisions.