Many RUK councillors have resigned quickly because they didn’t know council meetings took place during the day or failed to understand elementary council responsibilities.
This article lists the dozens of RUK councillors that quit between May and November 2025.
Kent Council
- An internal crisis has emerged, leaving Kent council in chaos.
- A leaked video showed council leader Kemkaran shouting at colleagues and muting dissent, triggering a wave of suspensions and expulsions.
- At least nine councillors have been removed or defected, including senior figures; disciplinary processes were described as arbitrary and factional.
- There was disputes over signing an “oath of allegiance.”
- Another misstep came when Kent’s new Reform leader, Linden Kemkaran, asked for a four-month extension on an “almost impossible” reorganisation deadline — despite the plan already being well advanced.
Kent council fire service in crisis
Reform UK’s flagship Kent County Council has descended into chaos, raising serious safety concerns. After breaking key promises and expelling multiple councillors, the party has now left the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority without political leadership. Two Reform councillors running the authority were removed after questioning their local leader, leaving the fire service unable to authorise emergency funds if a major incident occurs. The Fire Brigades Union has warned of risks to public safety, while Reform’s local leader refuses to meet them.
Warwickshire Council
Cornwall Council
- Reform UK surged to 28 seats in Cornwall, becoming the largest party, but internal chaos quickly undermined its position.
- Despite being the largest party, they couldn’t form a working administration.
- Resignations and suspensions gutted the group: leader Rob Parsonage and deputy Rowland O’Connor quit over national HQ interference, especially pressure to oppose net-zero in planning decisions.
- Five councillors left, reducing Reform to 23 seats, behind the Liberal Democrats.
- Liberal Democrats and independents now run the council.
- Infighting continued even while in opposition, showing Reform’s inability to cooperate. Infighting included bullying allegations, public insults, and disputes over imposed branch leadership.
- Critics say Cornwall mirrors Reform’s Kent meltdown, proving the party struggles to govern.
- Lib Dem leaders argue many Reform councillors were unprepared “paper candidates.”
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