Kathryn Gibbon

Reform UK's Local Governments in Disarray Following Multiple Resignations and Expulsions

An analysis of Reform UK's local government record found at least 44 councillors had departed the party since the May 2025 elections through resignations, expulsions or party switches, pointing to systemic problems rather than isolated incidents.

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How many councillors has Reform UK lost since May?

A running tracker listing all 73+ Reform UK councillors who had left the party since the May 2025 local elections, covering resignations, expulsions, defections to other parties, and suspensions across England.

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Councillor's defection hands Conservatives control of Buckinghamshire Council

Kathryn Gibbon, elected as a Reform UK councillor in May 2025, defected to the Conservatives, handing them majority control of Buckinghamshire Council. Labour called for a by-election, arguing voters had elected a Reform councillor.

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