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Somerset councillor defects and joins Reform UK

  • Marcus Barr, a Somerset councillor representing the Wellington Ward since 2022, has defected and joined Reform UK.
  • Barr, who previously stood as an independent, believes Reform UK offers solutions to the country's biggest problems.
  • Barr stated he could better represent residents through Reform, noting increasing support for the party among his constituents.
  • Barr stated, "I've joined Reform because our country needs change, and only Reform offers the hope of change."
  • A Reform spokesperson welcomed Barr, highlighting his success in business and dedication to serving Somerset residents.
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Letter: Councillor was elected as an independent so joining Reform is dishonest

This reader has called for a bi-election to be held after cllr Geoff Morgan quit his independent status to join Reform after election.

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The TelegraphThe Telegraph
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More than 60 Tory councillors defect to Reform UK

Nigel Farage’s party stands to do well at county council elections after ex-Conservative candidates tear up membership cards

·London, United Kingdom
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somersetcountygazette.co.uksomersetcountygazette.co.uk
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Somerset councillor joins Reform UK party

A Somerset councillor representing Wellington has defected to Reform UK.

·Somerset, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)The Independent (US)
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KC questions Reform UK’s ‘influence’ on Rupert Lowe investigation

Reform UK said last month that an ‘independent KC’ had found ‘credible evidence of unlawful harassment of two women’ by Mr Lowe, which he denies.

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Somerset LiveSomerset Live
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Somerset councillor defects and joins Reform UK

"Reform UK stands as our last hope for change"

·Somerset, United Kingdom
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Nightmare for Lib Dems as REFORM gains seat in thumping by-election win

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has dealt a crushing blow to the Lib Dems in a council by-election in Merseyside.

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