Reform UK

Bishop Auckland councillor John Kinvig rejected claims Reform UK was in 'chaos'.

County Durham Reform UK councillor rejects 'chaos' claims after resignations

Council leader Andrew Husband said Reform UK quitters 'let residents down'.

Council leader Andrew Husband said Reform UK quitters 'let residents down'.

Durham County Council

Durham County Council leader says Reform UK quitters have 'let residents down'

Darren Grimes promised 'laser-like' focus on cutting waste as he gave an update on council finances.

Darren Grimes promised 'laser-like' focus on cutting waste as he gave an update on council finances.

Durham County Council

County Durham Reform deputy leader will cut 'avoidable costs' and 'gimmicks'

Durham County Council opposition leader Amanda Hopgood said Reform 'squandered' government money.

Durham County Council opposition leader Amanda Hopgood said Reform 'squandered' government money.

Durham County Council

Reform 'squandered' funding before £83.7m budget gap, says opposition

Andrew Husband, Reform leader of Durham County Council.

Andrew Husband, Reform leader of Durham County Council.

Durham County Council

Durham Reform UK leader Andrew Husband says allegations about him are a 'farce'

Graham Harrison

Graham Harrison

Hartlepool Council leader to step down after ‘difficult decision’ on personal matters

Eastbourne ward councillor Kevin Nicholson said he will fight the next election as a member of Reform UK.

Eastbourne ward councillor Kevin Nicholson said he will fight the next election as a member of Reform UK.

Darlington independent councillor to join Reform UK to fight 2027 local election

Cllr McGlenen joined the SDP this week, just under a year after he was expelled from Reform UK.

Cllr McGlenen joined the SDP this week, just under a year after he was expelled from Reform UK.

County Durham councillor joins new party year after being expelled from Reform UK

Ian Catchpole, who represents Sedgefield ward, has resigned as a Reform councillor and become an Independent.

Ian Catchpole, who represents Sedgefield ward, has resigned as a Reform councillor and become an Independent.

Durham Reform councillor quits party amid probe into leaked information

Newcastle City Council

Council denies Reform allegations that trees will be chopped down for new cycle lane

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

Hartlepool Borough Council

Hartlepool Carnival defend 'wonderful' event after Reform claim they 'saved it'

Sunderland Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins to appear in court next month charged with posting a grossly offensive comment on social media

Sunderland Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins to appear in court next month charged with posting a grossly offensive comment on social media

North East Reform councillor charged with posting grossly offensive comment online

Labour is set to win more seats than Reform UK in the North East, new polling shows.

Labour is set to win more seats than Reform UK in the North East, new polling shows.

Labour 'set to win' more seats in North East than Reform UK polling shows

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking to the media after he laid a wreath near to the home of Ann Widdecombe.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking to the media after he laid a wreath near to the home of Ann Widdecombe.

Reform MPs given 24‑hour security as Farage says 'things have become more dangerous'

Reform councillor reinstated after 'final written warning' over racist posts

Councillor Chris Eynon, the new Council Leader

Councillor Chris Eynon, the new Council Leader

New council leader confirmed as Reform UK takes control at city hall

Kemi Badenoch slammed Reform UK on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Kemi Badenoch slammed Reform UK on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Tory leader 'shocked' Reform deputy refused to condemn Cllr's 'melt them down' remark

Councillors Andrew Harrison and Kenny Hope have been 'suspended' by Reform UK.

Councillors Andrew Harrison and Kenny Hope have been 'suspended' by Reform UK.

Two County Durham councillors suspended by Reform UK quit before inquiry concludes

Durham Castle to fly rainbow flag for 'bigger and better' Pride after funding row

Reform suspends councillor over ‘melt Nigerians to fill pot holes’ remark

Burn Valley councillor Graham Harrison

Burn Valley councillor Graham Harrison

New Reform UK group leader elected - vows to ‘roll sleeves up’ and ‘get on with it’

Five things Reform have pledged - what they could mean for the future of Sunderland

Reform UK supporters and candidates celebrate local election results

Reform UK supporters and candidates celebrate local election results

Mayor says PM on 'borrowed time' amid resignation calls after Labour's drubbing

Reform winners and party supporters celebrate together on the count floor today

Reform winners and party supporters celebrate together on the count floor today

Reform UK take control of Sunderland City Council from Labour

Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in South Shields

Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in South Shields

Farage visits North East as Reform targets Labour heartlands in May local elections

Nigel Farage will launch Reform UK's local elections 2026 campaign in Sunderland on Thursday.

Nigel Farage will launch Reform UK's local elections 2026 campaign in Sunderland on Thursday.

Reform UK to launch 2026 local elections campaign in Sunderland today

Nigel Farage says Sunderland 'deserves better' ahead of local elections rally

County Durham councillors have clashed over the renaming of the former DLI Museum.

County Durham councillors have clashed over the renaming of the former DLI Museum.

'A smack in the face' - Reform and Lib Dems clash over plan to rename DLI Museum

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

Durham County Council

Councillor slams 'grotesque campaign' of complaints which cost £11k to investigate

A new poll has forecast success for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party

A new poll has forecast success for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party

Facts not fiction

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Reform is making a

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Reform is making a

Sir Ed Davey says Reform UK making a 'complete mess' of running Durham County Council

Ben Houchen at Teesside Airport following his victory as Tees Valley Mayor

Ben Houchen at Teesside Airport following his victory as Tees Valley Mayor

Mayor Ben Houchen argues Reform is 'singing to a tune' of public concerns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) and Darren Grimes whilst on the local election campaign trail

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) and Darren Grimes whilst on the local election campaign trail

Deputy Durham council leader Darren Grimes elected as Reform UK board member

The TUC has hit back at Reform and said it will help fundraise to help Durham Pride after the council withdrew funding.

The TUC has hit back at Reform and said it will help fundraise to help Durham Pride after the council withdrew funding.

Trades Union Congress to help fundraise for Durham Pride after Reform pulled cash

Tony Hewitt was a Reform councillor on Ferryhill Town Council in County Durham for a month, but he resigned when his wife’s entry into the Ferryhill in Bloom contest was raised as a possible conflict of interest

Tony Hewitt was a Reform councillor on Ferryhill Town Council in County Durham for a month, but he resigned when his wife’s entry into the Ferryhill in Bloom contest was raised as a possible conflict of interest

Reform councillor steps down after a month so wife can enter garden competition

Newly-elected Cllr Terry Rooney said he was 'shocked' by the result.

Newly-elected Cllr Terry Rooney said he was 'shocked' by the result.

Lib Dem by-election win over Reform 'huge' says shocked new County Durham councillor

Deputy Council leader Darren Grimes is the subject of formal complaints after making a 'joke' about grooming gangs.

Deputy Council leader Darren Grimes is the subject of formal complaints after making a 'joke' about grooming gangs.

Durham County Council

Durham deputy council leader subject of complaints for grooming gang 'joke'

Durham Miners Gala organisers have issued a statement on Reform UK ahead of next month's event.

Durham Miners Gala organisers have issued a statement on Reform UK ahead of next month's event.

Durham Miners Gala

Durham Miners Gala organisers issue Reform UK update ahead of event

County Hall, Durham.

County Hall, Durham.

Staff 'flocking' to join union at Durham County Council since Reform took control

Reform UK could win every seat in County Durham a pollster has predicted.

Reform UK could win every seat in County Durham a pollster has predicted.

Reform UK could win 'every seat in County Durham' if election held now

The organiser of Durham Pride Mel Metcalf (left) said the group might ban politicians from attending next year.

The organiser of Durham Pride Mel Metcalf (left) said the group might ban politicians from attending next year.

Durham Pride founder says 'we will be here next year' after Reform flag drama

Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council and Councillor Ellie Hopgood with an LGBTQ-themed flag outside County Hall

Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council and Councillor Ellie Hopgood with an LGBTQ-themed flag outside County Hall

Durham County Council

Pride flag has no place on County Hall

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

Should we be following the Norwegian example?

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

Reform UK respond after party criticised for taking down Pride flag at Durham Council

Reform has hit back at claims it had caused a 'gross waste' of money after the cost of an upcoming by-election was revealed.

Reform has hit back at claims it had caused a 'gross waste' of money after the cost of an upcoming by-election was revealed.

Durham by-election after Reform councillor resigns will cost taxpayer £20,000

Cllr Paul Sexton, who defected to Reform just days after May's election, was censured by the council for bullying.

Cllr Paul Sexton, who defected to Reform just days after May's election, was censured by the council for bullying.

County Durham Reform UK defector was reprimanded by council for bullying

Reform's deputy leader for Durham has refused to apologise for his social media output after criticism.

Reform's deputy leader for Durham has refused to apologise for his social media output after criticism.

Durham County Council

Newly elected County Durham Reform UK councillor slammed for 'appalling' X posts

Nigel Farage in Newton Aycliffe.

Nigel Farage in Newton Aycliffe.

Claims several Durham Reform councillors had quit roles over council jobs 'unfounded'

Chester-le-Street South councillor Paul Sexton joined the party on Tuesday.

Chester-le-Street South councillor Paul Sexton joined the party on Tuesday.

County Durham councillor defects to Reform and bemoans 'broken promises'

Andrew Kilburn, inset, has resigned as a councillor on Durham County Council just nine days after being elected, Reform UK has said. Pictured: Nigel Farage giving a speech in Newton Aycliffe after his party's local election success.

Andrew Kilburn, inset, has resigned as a councillor on Durham County Council just nine days after being elected, Reform UK has said. Pictured: Nigel Farage giving a speech in Newton Aycliffe after his party's local election success.

Durham Reform UK councillor resigns just nine days after being elected, party says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the AESC battery gigafactory in Sunderland. on Friday (May 9).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the AESC battery gigafactory in Sunderland. on Friday (May 9).

Durham County Council election results 'incredibly disappointing', says Chancellor

Nigel Farage threatened council staff working from home should be “seeking alternative careers very, very quickly”

Nigel Farage threatened council staff working from home should be “seeking alternative careers very, very quickly”

Reform offering work from home jobs despite Farage's threat to axe council roles

Reform had previously issued a 'ban' on any flag other than the Union and St George flags from flying at Reform-controlled councils.

Reform had previously issued a 'ban' on any flag other than the Union and St George flags from flying at Reform-controlled councils.

Durham County Council

Reform backs down from 'farcical' flag ban on County Durham council buildings