Reform-led councils in ‘paralysis’ as dozens of meetings cancelled in first weeks

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Opposition councillors say confusion has swept over newly Reform-controlled councils

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Councils taken over by Reform UK have been left in a state of “paralysis” as dozens of key meetings are cancelled and newly elected councillors fail to show up.

Nigel Farage’s party won huge victories in May’s local council elections, gaining control of nine councils and minority control in a further three.