Reform UK Secures Full Mansfield Control Nottinghamshire County Council

Reform UK has solidified its control over Nottinghamshire County Council by winning both seats in the delayed Mansfield North election, increasing their total to 41 councillors out of 66. The postponed election followed the death of a Trade Union and Socialist Coalition candidate, with Reform candidates Gaynor Mann and David Smith securing comfortable victories, ensuring Mansfield is now entirely represented by Reform at the county level. Despite a recent resignation of a Reform councillor in Newark, prompting a by-election scheduled for July 3, the party remains confident and active in consolidating its local power. Reform UK's leader in Nottinghamshire, Mick Barton, emphasized continued focus on election efforts and addressed concerns about the resignation as related to health issues. Additionally, Reform UK has launched a review team composed of software engineers, data analysts, and forensic auditors to scrutinize council spending and increase transparency, aiming to identify wasteful expenditures without affecting council staff jobs. Beyond Nottinghamshire, Reform UK also achieved a by-election victory in Leeds, with Ryan Taylor winning Morley South by a significant margin, marking the party's expansion in local government representation.