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Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’

Olivia Barber
28 April, 2026 (2 days ago)

Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues

Nigel Farage gets heckled at London local election launch

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