# Why do Reform councillors keep quitting the party?

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Podcast: [Sensemaker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sensemaker-1661652)
Published: 2026-04-20T08:24:02+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/sensemaker/episodes/why-do-reform-councillors-keep-quitting-the-party
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## Resource

Reform councillors are quitting more than any other party. What is behind the trend and how will it impact the local elections? Writer: Madeleine Parr Producer: Amalie Sortland    Host: Casey Magloire  Clip Credit: BBC Politics Midlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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