Reform UK's First Steps in Power: A Mixed Bag
Update: 2025-12-13
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Reform UK Party Takes Power in Lancashire: A Mix of Promises, Protests, and Past ControversiesThe Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, has assumed power in Lancashire, England, following their success in local elections. New councillors, including a neuroscientist, a radiographer, and a milkman, have been met with protests accusing the party of being far-right and racist. One councillor, Joel Tetlow, defended the partys stance, dismissing racism claims and suggesting protests raise their profile. Reform has pledged to cut salaries, freeze council tax, and fix potholes, but councillors like Ellie Close prioritize different issues. Early challenges include removing climate change from a departments name, freezing salaries, and introducing a new flag policy. The party faces a significant financial challenge, needing to find hundreds of millions in savings.
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