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Reform UK Suspends Ex-Leader Over Tax Rise, New Chief Awaited

5/13/2026

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A leaked email showed former council leader Jo Monk warned senior staff that Reform councillors might break away.
Reform UK suspended Jo Monk and her son Ashley for alleged disrepute, naming Alan Amos as her replacement.
During her tenure council tax rose 9% and the authority required £59.9 million in emergency aid.
Alan Amos cannot assume council leadership until the full council votes on Thursday.

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A leaked email showed former council leader Jo Monk warned senior staff that Reform councillors might break away.
Reform UK suspended Jo Monk and her son Ashley for alleged disrepute, naming Alan Amos as her replacement.
During her tenure council tax rose 9% and the authority required £59.9 million in emergency aid.
Alan Amos cannot assume council leadership until the full council votes on Thursday.