Union memberships surge in Reform-controlled councils

Nigel Farage faces huge DOGE revolt as council staff plot fightback

Unions have reported a jump in membership in councils controlled by Reform UK.

'Ordinary blokes': More evidence of surge in union membership in Reform authorities

The country is watching and waiting to see how Reform will run the local authorities it has controlled since the recent local elections while workers inside the councils are taking instant action.

Reform UK lodge complaint with council over constitution review

Reform UK have lodged a complaint with Northumberland County Council over plans to revamp the local authority’s constitution.

Nigel Farage faces 'Doge fightback' as 'work-shy' council staff send trade union membership surging

Nigel Farage has been warned he faces a fightback from council staff over Reform UK's proposals to clamp down on DEI training and cut waste with its new Doge unit

UK’s largest trade union saw membership jump by 200% in 10 councils won by Reform

With workers worried about what Reform taking power means for them, the UK’s largest trade union saw its membership jump by 200% in the 10 local authorities won by Nigel Farage’s party at last month’s local elections. Sky News reports: “Unison figures show its membership increased by an average of 272% in the week after the results were announced, which saw Reform take control of 10 councils and pick up more than 600 councillors. “The data, shar…

Union memberships surge in Reform-controlled councils

The development comes after Nigel Farage warned council staff working on diversity or climate change initiatives to "seek alternative careers" - comments some critics have dismissed as political posturing.