David Taylor

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

Reform UK councillor quits party over plans to hike council tax by 10%

David Taylor, deputy leader of Worcestershire County Council, resigned from Reform UK live on BBC Politics Midlands, citing plans to raise council tax by up to 10% in a council he described as 'failing' with £600m of debt.

leftfootforward.org

Sacked, Expelled, or in the Dock: All the Reform UK Councillors Nigel Farage Has Lost in Just Four Months

A comprehensive round-up of Reform UK councillors who had resigned, been expelled, suspended, defected or faced criminal investigation within four months of May 2025's local elections, including 30 named cases across England.

bylinetimes.com