Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform
Summary
The Conservative party leader at Worcestershire council was suspended after making a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to remove the Reform UK party from power. Reform UK had controlled the council for a year amid controversies, but a new coalition led by the Green party now runs the council.Key Facts
- Reform UK took control of Worcestershire council about a year ago with 27 councillors, just short of a majority.
- Reform’s leadership faced internal disputes, including the ousting of former leader Jo Monk in April.
- At a recent council meeting, Conservatives, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and independents formed a coalition to take control from Reform UK.
- Conservative leader Adam Kent was suspended by his party for making the deal without national party approval.
- The Conservative party chair said Kent acted dishonestly by misleading party members about the deal.
- Reform’s control of the council included raising council tax by 9% and receiving nearly £60 million in emergency government funds.
- Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, expressed regret about taking control of the financially troubled council.
- The new council leader is Matt Jenkins from the Green party, heading the coalition alliance.
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