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Reform Watch: The 'don't drink and tweet' special

Each week we cast over eyes over what Reform have been up to – from bizarre proclamations to the detail of how their attempts to run councils are going.

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Dec 11, 2025
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The Lead is keeping an eye on Reform UK and their fellow travellers. Get in touch on X, Bluesky and Instagram or email ella@thelead.uk with tips and stories. We especially want to hear from readers whose local council is now run by Farage’s followers. In today’s edition:

  • Ian Cooper, the Staffordshire County Council leader who w…

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