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Former Labour Leaders Join Reform UK, Critique Khan's Record

3/4/2026

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Sir Robin Wales, former Labour mayor of Newham (2002–2018), and Clive Furness, former councillor, join Reform UK to critique Labour's London record.
They say Labour has abandoned its working-class roots, leading to higher crime and failing services under Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Clive Furness has been named Reform UK's candidate for mayor of Newham.
Labour accused Reform of 'scraping the barrel' while Reform's leader hinted at more Labour defections.

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Sir Robin Wales, former Labour mayor of Newham (2002–2018), and Clive Furness, former councillor, join Reform UK to critique Labour's London record.
They say Labour has abandoned its working-class roots, leading to higher crime and failing services under Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Clive Furness has been named Reform UK's candidate for mayor of Newham.
Labour accused Reform of 'scraping the barrel' while Reform's leader hinted at more Labour defections.