Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
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Reform Councils Save £331m for Taxpayers
Reform UK's cost-cutting councils have saved taxpayers £331 million and filled over 136,000 potholes since May. Discover how they're reshaping local government spending.
Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives in Kent
Two prominent Reform UK councillors in Kent have dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party, dealing a significant blow to Richard Tice's party ahead of local elections.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Council Tax Funds Labour's Budget Assault on Wealthy
Exclusive investigation reveals how local council tax revenues are being redirected to support Labour's economic agenda, with middle-class households bearing the cost of Rachel Reeves' budget assault on wealthier Britons.
Council tax bombshell for middle Britain in Labour budget
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential council tax reforms could hit middle-income families as Rachel Reeves faces Budget balancing act between public services and taxpayer burden.
Reform UK councillor defects to Conservatives over policies
Conservative Party gains defector as Reform UK councillor switches allegiance over policy disagreements, highlighting internal tensions within right-wing politics.
Tory councillor defects to Reform UK in blow to Sunak
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Farage's Reform UK Demands Government Overhaul
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confronts Labour's Jess Phillips over Home Office failures and calls for sweeping government reforms in heated political debate.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Reform UK councillors expelled from Kent Council
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
Reform UK expels three councillors for dishonest behaviour
Reform UK has taken decisive action by expelling three councillors following allegations of dishonest behaviour, as the party seeks to maintain integrity in local government positions across England.
Reform UK expels two Kent councillors
Two Reform UK councillors in Kent have been dramatically expelled from the party following an internal investigation, raising questions about discipline within Nigel Farage's political movement.
Council Tax Cut: 25% Reduction Possible for Millions
Households across England could benefit from significant council tax reductions as government considers fundamental reform of the controversial property valuation system.
Reform Council spends £15k on flags during austerity
The Reform UK-led Bolton Council faces criticism after spending over £15,000 on British flags while local authorities nationwide implement severe budget cuts and service reductions.
Nottinghamshire Council Demands Flag Reform Over Political Disputes
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.
Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
Reform UK councillors walk out of Kent meeting
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
Election tie decided by random draw in Worcestershire
In an extraordinary twist of fate, Reform UK and Conservative candidates tied in a crucial local election, with the winner determined by a dramatic random draw procedure.
Reform UK candidate quits in Kent election setback
Exclusive: Reform UK's campaign in Kent hits turbulence as local candidate pulls out, raising questions about party organisation and leadership stability under Nigel Farage.
Four Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives
Four Reform UK councillors from Tamworth dramatically cross the floor to join Conservative Party, citing disillusionment with Reform's direction and commitment to local community values.
Reform UK leader hunts leakers after secret recording scandal
Kent council leader launches internal investigation to identify who leaked recorded meeting, creating political turmoil for Reform UK amid transparency concerns.
Reform UK's Kent council in turmoil over leaked video
Explosive leaked footage reveals Reform UK's flagship Kent council engulfed in civil war as senior councillors clash over leadership and direction in dramatic behind-the-scenes confrontation.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Cardiff Council: Labour loses majority as Reform UK gains seat
In a dramatic political shift, Cardiff Council sees its first Reform UK councillor elected while Labour loses overall control, signalling potential changes in Wales' capital city governance.
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