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Reform UK's £40M Net Zero Claims Under Fire

2/7/2026

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The Reform UK's Kent County Council faces accusations of dishonesty over £40 million net zero savings.
Labour MP Polly Billington said the savings relied on hypothetical projects lacking documentation.
The Reform Kent County Council leadership, led by Linden Kemkaran, defended figures as cost-avoidance measures.
A Reform councillor admitted no significant waste was found after the party took control.
The council rejected claims of impropriety, calling the figures high-level unfunded possibilities.

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The Reform UK's Kent County Council faces accusations of dishonesty over £40 million net zero savings.
Labour MP Polly Billington said the savings relied on hypothetical projects lacking documentation.
The Reform Kent County Council leadership, led by Linden Kemkaran, defended figures as cost-avoidance measures.
A Reform councillor admitted no significant waste was found after the party took control.
The council rejected claims of impropriety, calling the figures high-level unfunded possibilities.