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Election win could Reform the sector

A strong performance from Reform UK at next week’s local elections will potentially transform local government, experts believe.

By By Joe Lepper | 24 April 2025
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A strong performance from Reform UK at next week's local elections will potentially transform local government, experts believe. 

On 1 May Nigel Farage's party will be optimistic of dramatically increasing its England wide tally of 123 councillors. More in Common's analysis of opinion polling this week put Reform ahead of both Labour and the Conservatives.

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