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Reform UK has suspended a Durham county councillor amid criticism of alleged social media posts criticising asylum seekers, after it emerged he works for the government department processing asylum claims.

From Bill Edgar
Crook councillor suspended by Reform UK amid criticism over alleged online posts
A Crook county councillor has been suspended by Reform UK amid criticism of alleged social media posts criticising asylum seekers.
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The Education Secretary is 'concerned' about the widening gap in top A-level results between London and the North East.

But, she refused to be drawn into a discussion over whether Govt needed more radical proposals to address ‘deep rooted’ inequality.
Education Secretary 'concerned' over widening gap between London and North East
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is 'concerned' about the widening gap in top A-level results between London and the North East.
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The Echo will continue to report on the council’s activities in a dispassionate manner, laying the facts before the public, even if some people might prefer those facts to remain hidden.
Today, the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council said The Northern Echo was “biased” because of an accurate report on by-election costs.

Darren Grimes said Reform will no longer engage with The Echo.

The Echo will continue to engage with Reform.
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Holding Reform in Durham to account
THE Northern Echo yesterday published an accurate report on its website informing the public about the cost of two by-elections that taxpayers are…
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🏳️‍🌈Durham Pride could 'ban' politicians from next year's event after Reform-led Durham County Council took down the pride flag from its HQ.

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A £22,800 cost for a by-election caused by a Reform councillor’s resignation after only nine days has been branded a ‘gross waste of taxpayer money’ 👇

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Darren Grimes 'hurt' by decision not to invite Reform to Durham Miners’ Gala.

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Chester-le-Street Cllr Paul Sexton, who defected to Reform just nine days May’s election, was previously censured by the council for bullying and harassment, it has been revealed.

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Darren Grimes, Reform’s deputy leader on Durham County Council has been slammed for ‘appalling’ X posts - including an AI generated image of himself wearing a rainbow hijab while sat in a wheelchair.

But, the councillor says he won’t apologise.

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An independent councillor in Chester-le-Street has defected to Reform, less than two weeks after being re-elected.

Paul Sexton has sat on Durham County Council since 2017.

#ReformUK

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Reform has backed down from a ‘farcical’ ban on County flags being flown on council buildings in Durham.

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The face of County Durham’s politics has been reformed.

Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.

All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.

#TomorrowsPapersToday
FULL RESULTS of Durham County Council election.

➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1

Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.

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This is turning out to be a historic day in Durham as Reform only needs 19 seats for a majority.

They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.

#CountyDurhamLocalElections
Here's how Durham County Council looks after the first ward's declaration.

Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.

There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.

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The count is also underway in Spennymoor where Bill Edgar is stationed, bringing all the latest results in the race for control of Durham County Council.

The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.

#CountyDurhamLocalElections
🥀Another Labour candidate in County Durham texts "We're fucked, it's Reform everywhere".

A possible tsunami could be about to change the face of Durham politics.

#CountyDurhamLocalElections | #Reform | #Labour
🗳️Counting is underway in Consett, with candidates of all parties in attendance.

@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.

#CountyDurhamLocalElections