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Reform councillors were ‘shocked’ that they won their seats, says Farage
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, COUNTY HALL, MAIDSTONE, JUL 7 – Reform UK secured 57 of 81 seats but faced a slow start with nearly half of June and July meetings cancelled, reflecting inexperience among new councillors, officials said.
- Reform UK won 57 of 81 seats at Kent County Council in the May 1 local elections, resulting in many new councillors surprised by their success.
- This victory followed Reform's rise, fueled by concern over the UK's daily illegal immigration exceeding a thousand people, especially young men.
- Despite the gains, Reform lost both defended by-election seats recently and faced criticism over some councillors' conduct and unvetted candidacies.
- A YouGov poll shows 90% of 2024 Reform UK voters may support the party again, while Survation places Reform at 27% voter share, ahead of Labour and Conservatives.
- Reform's success signals potential political shifts, but challenges like council meeting cancellations, local government restructuring, and shallow electoral support remain significant.
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