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Councillor Barry Elliott Loses Court Battle Over Debt

11/28/2025

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Barry Elliott, a Reform UK councillor, appeared in court over £38,499.59 in arrears to Northumberland County Council.
He claimed the council's figures were incorrect and that he had been politically targeted since his election.
The judge dismissed his appeal, ruling the debts were payable and allowing bankruptcy proceedings against him.
Elliott was ordered to pay £2,680 in legal costs by December 9, and the council's barrister said the claims lacked evidence.

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Barry Elliott, a Reform UK councillor, appeared in court over £38,499.59 in arrears to Northumberland County Council.
He claimed the council's figures were incorrect and that he had been politically targeted since his election.
The judge dismissed his appeal, ruling the debts were payable and allowing bankruptcy proceedings against him.
Elliott was ordered to pay £2,680 in legal costs by December 9, and the council's barrister said the claims lacked evidence.