Unison Launches Guide to Fighting Reform UK in the 2026 Elections

Unison launches guide to fighting Reform UK in the 2026 elections

Unison has launched a new guide aimed at taking on Reform UK in the 2026 elections, warning that ‘the far-right party’ could take the reins at even more councils in May.  Reform took control of 10 councils in May 2025. Unison has said that in the areas where Reform performed strongly in the local elections last year, the number of new union joiners has shot up by 272%. The guide sets out Reform’s record since taking over at these local authoriti…

Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: 'They've collided with reality'

Reform UK will increase council tax in several councils it controls – despite previously pledging to “cut waste and reduce your taxes”.