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Councillor Nigel Swales Defects to Labour From Reform UK

9/7/2026

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County Councillor Nigel Swales defected from Reform UK to the Labour Party.
He said he left because Reform UK cannot deliver locally and lacks a serious plan.
His move raised the Labour group on Lancashire County Council to six members.
Swales was elected to Lancashire County Council for Skelmersdale East in May 2025.

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County Councillor Nigel Swales defected from Reform UK to the Labour Party.
He said he left because Reform UK cannot deliver locally and lacks a serious plan.
His move raised the Labour group on Lancashire County Council to six members.
Swales was elected to Lancashire County Council for Skelmersdale East in May 2025.