Second Reform councillor quits party

BBC Politics Monday 22 June 2026, 15:45 UTC 1 min read

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Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.

Steve Lewis (PERSON) Reform UK (ORG) Wakefield (LOCATION)

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