Farage to speak to council leader over press ban
Summary
Nigel Farage plans to talk with Mick Barton, a council leader from Reform UK, about a recent ban on reporters from the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live. The ban was put in place after a disagreement over a news story, but Barton stated the restriction only affects his communications. Farage hopes to mediate the situation during Reform UK's party conference.Key Facts
- Nottinghamshire County Council leader Mick Barton banned reporters from the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live from contacting him and other councillors.
- The ban followed a disagreement over a story about local government reorganisation.
- Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, said he would discuss this issue with Barton at an upcoming conference.
- The ban only restricts access to council press releases, invitations, and interviews with Barton.
- Farage intends to mediate and hopes to find a solution.
- A petition against the press ban has gathered over 26,000 signatures.
- Barton says he will not lift the ban until the newspaper apologizes.
- The dispute has drawn attention to the role of local press in holding government accountable.
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