Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes
Summary
A council run by Reform UK in Derbyshire has stopped cooperating with a local journalist, Eddie Bisknell, after critical stories about potholes and a garden gate. The council says it will ignore his requests for information but admits he can still write about public meetings and events.Key Facts
- Derbyshire county council, led by Reform UK, refuses to cooperate with journalist Eddie Bisknell.
- Bisknell reported on disputed pothole statistics and a council-related garden gate story.
- The council’s deputy leader says Bisknell must work harder but denies a full ban.
- A nearby Reform council previously banned journalists but lifted the ban after legal threats.
- Reform UK council states it wants fair and balanced criticism but will ignore Bisknell’s inquiries.
- Editors and press organizations warn this threatens transparency and free press principles.
- Calls have been made for the council to reverse its decision to maintain democratic accountability.
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