General Discussion

Ed Davey has established a new national “Reform Watch’ scrutiny board, bringing together local Liberal Democrat leaders in areas where Reform has taken control to take a coordinated approach to opposition and holding them to account.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:

"A lot of people are rightly very worried about the threat Reform poses to our communities and the public services we all rely on. Nigel Farage has made it clear that Reform wants to do to our councils what Donald Trump and Elon Musk are doing to America.

“After our strong local election results, there are parts of the country from Durham to Kent where the Liberal Democrats are the only ones who can provide a real opposition to Reform. Our councillors will be strong local champions, holding Reform to account, protecting local services and exposing any waste of taxpayers’ hard-earned cash.”

Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Leader of the Opposition on Durham County Council, said:

“From fixing potholes to boosting the local economy, people deserve a council that works hard for them. Liberal Democrats will be holding Reform’s feet to the fire and standing up for our communities.

“On behalf of local people, our new team will shine a light on what Reform councils are up to, scrutinise their actions and fight to protect local services.”

https://www.libdems.org.uk/press/release/davey-creates-reform-watch-team-to-keep-trumpian-councils-honest

A lot of taxpayers would welcome Reform's plans to tackle waste, fraud and abuse of their money by the government.

And Who is watching the watchers? We need a 'Lib Dem Watch' given that Wrigley and has crooked District council make regular appearances in the Private Eye, breaching human rights, etc. Reform are Trump-like, as are the likes of Wrigley and Dawson. Pot calling the kettle black. Hypocrites.