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Reform UK Halts St Helens Refugee Week Funding

6/7/2026

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The council asked a local refugee-support group to return money previously earmarked for Refugee Week.
Reform UK leader George Woodward announced that St Helens council will not fund any Refugee Week activities this year.
Woodward said the funding cut signals a statement of intent and a commitment to prioritising British people.
Reform UK secured a large majority on the council in the local elections held last month.

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The council asked a local refugee-support group to return money previously earmarked for Refugee Week.
Reform UK leader George Woodward announced that St Helens council will not fund any Refugee Week activities this year.
Woodward said the funding cut signals a statement of intent and a commitment to prioritising British people.
Reform UK secured a large majority on the council in the local elections held last month.