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Seven Kent Councillors Join New Political Group Restore Britain

2/18/2026

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Seven councillors from Kent County Council's Reform UK group have joined Restore Britain.
Restore Britain was launched by MP Rupert Lowe to strengthen the political right.
The councillors forming their own group on the council are Maxine Fothergill, Robert Ford, Paul Thomas, Dean Burns, Isabella Kemp, Brian Black, and Oliver Bradshaw.
A Reform UK spokesperson said Restore Britain is welcome to their 'dregs,' noting six councillors had been expelled.

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Seven councillors from Kent County Council's Reform UK group have joined Restore Britain.
Restore Britain was launched by MP Rupert Lowe to strengthen the political right.
The councillors forming their own group on the council are Maxine Fothergill, Robert Ford, Paul Thomas, Dean Burns, Isabella Kemp, Brian Black, and Oliver Bradshaw.
A Reform UK spokesperson said Restore Britain is welcome to their 'dregs,' noting six councillors had been expelled.