US EditionReform sweeps to power in County Durham in historic elections
- Reform UK took control of Durham County Council on May 3, 2025, winning 61 of 98 available seats across the county.
- The party’s gains came mostly at the expense of Labour and independents, overturning a previous coalition led by Liberal Democrats and independents.
- Among the successful candidates was Darren Grimes, known for his previous work with GB News, who secured one of the two Reform seats in the Annfield Plain and Tanfield ward, while Carl Marshall, the local Labour head, was unseated in Stanley.
- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced plans to visit the North East after his party secured a notable victory over the Labour group head on the Durham County Council, signaling a significant political shift.
- This takeover signals a significant political shift in Labour’s traditional 'red wall' area, with Reform pledging financial audits amid local cost pressures.
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