# Reform has lost more councillors in five months than any other party. They explain why

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/reform-has-lost-more-councillors-in-five-months-than-any-other-party-they-explain-why/
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:27:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T12:25:00+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-councillors-nigel-farage-defections-racist-election-b3075664.html
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Reform has lost 41 councillors since June.
- Labour lost 35; the Conservatives gained 13.
- Durham’s Reform group is down to 50 of 98 seats.

## Summary

Reform UK has lost 41 councillors since June, more than any other major party, as resignations, suspensions and defections expose strains in its local organisation. The departures come after the party’s strong showing in May’s local elections and amid falling poll support, raising concerns about its ability to hold control on some councils.

Open Council Data UK puts Reform’s tally at 2,301, down from 2,342; Labour lost 35 councillors, while the Conservatives gained 13. In Durham, several councillors left Reform, and a further resignation left the party with 50 of 98 seats. Some former councillors cite concerns including safeguarding and the party’s handling of internal issues, while Reform disputes comparisons that begin only in June.

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