Luke Cooper

Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

Former Reform UK councillors from across England explained their reasons for leaving the party, citing leadership pressures, conflicts between local governance and national directives, and concerns the party had abandoned its core principles in favour of culture-war politics over local issues.

aol.co.uk

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.

markpack.org.uk

Two Reform UK Warwickshire County Councillors have whip removed after planning defection to Restore Britain

Scott Cameron and Luke Cooper had their Reform UK membership removed after indicating plans to switch to Restore Britain, with the Warwickshire Reform leader saying it was 'not appropriate for them to continue to represent Reform UK or sit within our group'.

stratford-herald.com