Reform UK’s 2026 National Conference takes place from 3–5 September at the NEC in Birmingham, combining a new dedicated Business Day with the main two-day gathering of members, candidates and supporters. reformpartyconference.co.uk The event comes at a pivotal moment. In July 2026 Andy Burnham became Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned as Labour leader, creating a “Burnham bounce” that pushed Reform UK into second place in the polls after a long spell at the top. The

In July 2026 the Wokingham Islamic Centre exchanged contracts on the former Ritz cinema and bingo hall on Easthampstead Road, a 20,403 sq ft building roughly 150 metres from Peach Street shops. The group described the purchase as a “permanent home at last” and said it intended to convert the original 716-seat auditorium into a prayer hall, add an education hub for Quran classes, madrasah lessons, youth mentoring and community activities, and create a “vibrant community hub th

A three-month trial placing private security operatives in the town and city centres of Colchester, Chelmsford and Braintree. The stated aim is a visible presence to reassure residents and deter anti-social behaviour as the Home Office expands the nearby Wethersfield asylum accommodation site. The announcement, made on 28 August 2026 by council leader Cllr Peter Harris, comes days after Harris visited the former RAF base. Reform UK took control of Essex County Council in May

Leicestershire County Council, currently under a Reform UK minority administration, has commissioned Progressive Masculinity Ltd to deliver workshops and training aimed at secondary school pupils and staff across the county. The contract is valued at £124,300 and runs from September 2025 to the end of December 2026. The programme involves creating what the company describes as “safe, non-judgmental spaces” for boys and young men to explore masculinity. According to Progressiv

George Finch, 19, vindicated after accusations over handling of Progress Pride flag request at Shire Hall In a significant ruling for local democracy and accountability, Reform UK councillor George Finch — the United Kingdom’s youngest-ever council leader — has been cleared of misconduct allegations linked to his 2025 request to remove a Progress Pride flag from Warwickshire County Council’s headquarters. The decision, highlighted in breaking reports today, centres on claims

On Thursday 25 June 2026, a series of local council by-elections and postponed ward elections took place across parts of England and Wales. These were not a full round of local elections but rather targeted contests, many stemming from vacancies, resignations, deaths of candidates during the May 2026 polls, or other reasons. Key Contests and Context for local elections this week St Helens Borough Council (Merseyside): Elections in Haydock (by-election following Reform UK coun

In a move signaling a shift in local priorities, Sunderland City Council under Reform UK control has exited the City of Sanctuary network. The decision, announced as a breaking development on June 26, 2026, fulfills an early pledge by the newly elected Reform administration. Background: Reform's Landmark Victory Reform UK achieved a historic breakthrough in the May 2026 local elections, seizing full control of Sunderland City Council after more than 50 years of Labour dominan

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, voters across parts of the UK went to the polls for three high-profile parliamentary by-elections and a series of council by-elections. Results, declared overnight and into Friday, June 19, highlighted shifting political dynamics, with Labour holding firm in a key English seat, the Conservatives scoring a notable gain in Scotland, and Reform UK continuing to make waves. Parliamentary By-Elections: The Main Event Three Westminster by-elections took