Nigel Farage poised for massive win in super seven election TOMORROW after Tory defection deluge
Michelle Dewberry lists out the councillors defecting from the Tories to Reform UK |
Reform UK is going into the fresh round of by-elections with more than 900 councillors under its belt
Reform UK will be looking to build on its momentum as it battles it out in seven by-elections tomorrow.
It comes after Nigel Farage’s party welcomed more than a dozen Conservative councillors to its ranks on Tuesday morning, extending its total headcount to 900.
Reform will be looking to add to that number at this week’s by-elections.
But with six chances for seats to turn turquoise on the horizon – and one it will seek to defend – which one could be the biggest win for the party?
Yateley West, Hampshire
A by-election is taking place in the Yateley West ward in Hampshire following the resignation of Liberal Democrat Councillor Mark Vernon in August.
There are three candidates battling to take the seat, including Clive Lawrance for Reform UK.
The full list of candidates are:
Alex Drage – Lib Dem
Clive Lawrance – Reform Uk
Sandra Miller – Conservatives
Bretforton & Offenham, Worcestershire
A Tory seat is meanwhile up for grabs in the Bretforton & Offenham ward in the Wychavon District, Worcestershire.
Matthew Winfield, standing up Reform, is battling it out against against six other candidates in the polls.
In his campaign material, Mr Winfield said: “I love this country and our area, but I’m deeply concerned about its future.
“We have seen on a local and national level the scale of damage done by the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems.
“We are worse off and more divided than ever. Only Reform UK will stand up for your local priorities.
“We need someone at the council who supports the needs of local people, works to build a stronger, greener, local economy, and upholds our community’s values.
“I’ve been proud to call the Vale my home for 30 years, and I’d be honoured to serve the people of Bretforton and Offenham.”
The full list of candidates are:
Matthew Winfield – Reform
Mary Jane Smith – Conservatives
Rob Robinson – Independent
Matt Jones – Lib Dem
Joe Davin – Independent
Marino Cretu – Green
Amanda Sara Capewell – Labour
Bretforton & Offenham Reform candidate Matthew Winfield said he would be ‘honoured’ to serve as councillor for the area
Lloyds & Corby Village, Northamptonshire
All eyes will be on Nigel Farage’s party as it looks to keep its seat in the Lloyds & Corby Village ward in Northamptonshire.
Reform Councillor Robert Bloom held one of two seats in the ward prior to his resignation in August.
Whichever candidate sees success in Thursday’s by-election will join Labour Councillor Mark Pengelly.
The full list of candidates include:
Lee Duffy – Reform UK
Paul John Byrne – Conservatives
Geri Cullen – Labour
Lee Forster – Green
Alex Lock – Lib Dem
Aughton & Holborn, West Lancashire
Reform candidate Aaron Body will seek to fend off five other candidates in the Aughton & Holborn ward by-election in West Lancashire, following the resignation of Labour Councillor Kerry Lloyd.
In his campaign material, Mr Body said the area was “close to my heart”.
“I am the Branch Chairman of Reform UK West Lancashire and I led our successful campaign in May’s Lancashire County Council (LCC) elections,” a statement from the candidate read.
“Now we have a chance to build on that win and forge a strong working relationship with LCC, tackling local issues head-on.
“Reform UK brings a fresh, common-sense approach to local politics that puts residents first. Only Reform UK will stand up for your local priorities.”
The candidates are:
Aaron Body – Reform
Peter John Chandler – Lib Dem
Charlotte Marian Houltram – Green
Gordon Paul Johnson – Our West Lancashire
Bruce Porteous – Conservatives
Karl Christopher Taraldsen – Labour
Kenn Valley, Devon
Reform UK will be looking to fill a vacant seat in Kenn Valley under Teignbridge District Council.
There are a total of seven candidates looking to taking home the win.
This includes Terry Tume, a long-standing resident of the area standing for Reform.
“If you vote for Terry Tume in the Kenn Valley By-election on October 9, Reform UK can bring Common Sense to Teignbridge District Council,” Mr Trume wrote in a post to Facebook.
“It’s time to have your interests represented in your council.”
The full list of candidates are:
Terry Tume – Reform
Lucille Baker – Conservative
Niall Duffy – Labour
Kevin Lake – Independent
Kevin Smith – Lib Dem
Dudley Henry Swain – Independent
Scott Adrian Williams – Green
Skelton East, North Yorkshire
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Andy Oliver, a seat is up for grabs in the Skelton East ward under Redcar and Cleveland Council in North Yorkshire.
And it will be Craig Peter Holmes who will look to see success for Reform in the polls.
The full candidates are:
Julie Craig – Conservative
Craig Peter Holmes – Reform
Norman MacLeod – Labour
Stuart Gilbert Saunders – Lib Dem
Widcombe & Lyncombe, Bath
Following the resignation of Lib Dem Councillor Deborah Collin, a by-election is being held in the Widcombe & Lyncombe ward in Bath, Somerset.
Reform UK has put forward Aaron Scott to run for the seat.
The candidates include:
Aaron Scott – Reform
Madeline Blackburn – Independent
Stuart Pieter Bridge – Lib Dem
Matt Corner – Conservatives
Neil Howard – Green
Casey Bernard Bailey Nolan – Independent
Aaron Scott – Reform
Helen Torrance – Labour
