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Reform UK Councillors Urged to “Resist Big Changes” While Party Leader Promises Rapid National Action
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A Cautious Start for Local Reform Officials
Leaked guidance for Reform UK local-government cabinet members instructs new councillors to “listen, learn and understand” rather than pursue major reforms in their first 100 days. The document, titled *Leading Adult Social Care: A Practical Guide for Reform UK Cabinet Members* and authored by Cllr Diane Morton—chair of the Reform adult social-care network and former Kent County Council cabinet member—emphasizes building relationships with officers and resisting “big changes” until services are fully understood.
Contrast With Nigel Farage’s National-Level Agenda
At the party’s Birmingham conference, Nigel Farage outlined a starkly different approach for a prospective Reform government. Farage also warned that civil servants who opposed the government would be removed and replaced by outsiders from business. These statements were made in a speech scheduled for September 4, indicating they have not yet occurred.
Official Statements & Responses
- Farage’s speech (scheduled September 4) included a “jeopardy pledge” that senior ministers would face dismissal if they failed to meet 100-day targets, with Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick promising a £100 billion spending cut and offering to resign if he could not lower tax bills.
- A Reform UK spokesman reiterated the party’s commitment to “fundamental changes” in the first 100 days of government and affirmed that councillors are expected to deliver on their local pledges.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We just need to get f****** elected, that’s all that really matters. We won't necessarily say what we are doing, part of the point is to not [say]” — Adam Parkins, hounslow councillor
- “You've just got to be a bit savvy to get the broad appeal, then once you're in you can do what you want.” — Alan Feeney, denton councillor