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Reform UK Councillor Suspended Amid Aggressive Behavior Allegations

3/6/2026

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Councillor Graham Eardley, Walsall's only Reform UK councillor, has been suspended amid allegations of aggressive behavior toward a female volunteer.
Witnesses report security escorted him from the building.
Eardley denies the allegations, saying he was approached by the woman and learned of his suspension via social media.
He resigned from Reform UK and joined the rival Restore Britain party.
Reform UK has initiated a formal investigation.

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Councillor Graham Eardley, Walsall's only Reform UK councillor, has been suspended amid allegations of aggressive behavior toward a female volunteer.
Witnesses report security escorted him from the building.
Eardley denies the allegations, saying he was approached by the woman and learned of his suspension via social media.
He resigned from Reform UK and joined the rival Restore Britain party.
Reform UK has initiated a formal investigation.