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Police Probe False Nomination Papers of Reform UK Leader

5/19/2026

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Police opened an investigation into alleged false statements on the nomination paperwork of Reform UK’s newly elected council leader in Huntingdonshire.
Ryan Coogan was elected to represent the Ramsey ward on Huntingdonshire District Council on 7 May, while Reform UK secured ten seats, making it the council’s third-largest party.
The council, which holds no overall majority, will hold its annual meeting on Thursday with no coalition plans announced.

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Police opened an investigation into alleged false statements on the nomination paperwork of Reform UK’s newly elected council leader in Huntingdonshire.
Ryan Coogan was elected to represent the Ramsey ward on Huntingdonshire District Council on 7 May, while Reform UK secured ten seats, making it the council’s third-largest party.
The council, which holds no overall majority, will hold its annual meeting on Thursday with no coalition plans announced.