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Darren Grimes

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pictured on a visit to King Street in South Shields on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Photo: LDRS. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.
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North East reaction as Nigel Farage quits MP role to force shock by-election vote

Reform UK's deputy leader in Durham slammed the complaints as proof of Reform UK's deputy leader in Durham slammed the complaints as proof of
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Councillor slams 'grotesque campaign' of complaints which cost £11k to investigate

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Reform is making a Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Reform is making a
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Sir Ed Davey says Reform UK making a 'complete mess' of running Durham County Council

Kemi Badenoch has responded to the Reform council cutting funding for Durham Pride Kemi Badenoch has responded to the Reform council cutting funding for Durham Pride
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Tory leader responds to Reform scrapping council funding for Durham Pride event

Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council. Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council.
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Reform’s Darren Grimes contacted by police over 'inciting racism' claims

Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council and Councillor Ellie Hopgood with a LGBTQ-themed Pride flag outside Durham County Hall Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council and Councillor Ellie Hopgood with a LGBTQ-themed Pride flag outside Durham County Hall
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Reform UK respond after party criticised for taking down Pride flag at Durham Council

Cllr Darren Grimes says he is 'hurt' by a decision not to personally invite Reform politicians to the Miners' Gala. Cllr Darren Grimes says he is 'hurt' by a decision not to personally invite Reform politicians to the Miners' Gala.
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Durham Reform councillor 'hurt' by Miners' Gala boss saying he'd 'never' be invited

Darren Grimes wins his seat on Durham County Council. Darren Grimes wins his seat on Durham County Council.
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Ex-GB News host 'incredibly humbled' by election to Durham County Council

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