A councillor has defected to Reform UK.
Councillor Charles James, who has represented Durrington ward in Worthing since 2018, believes the party is “the only one that has the answers to the biggest problems facing the country”.
Originally elected as a Conservative, he later became an independent councillor.
"Over time it has become apparent that the Conservative Party has left me, rather than the other way around,” he said.
“The Conservative Party has forgotten its core values and message. It failed to capitalise on Brexit, lost control of our borders, and raised taxes to the highest level since World War II.”
Cllr James is the second Reform UK councillor on Worthing Borough Council. Councillor Luke Houghton left the Conservative group to become a Reform UK councillor in May.
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“This Labour government has continued on their disastrous path to the detriment of the British people,” said Cllr James.
“Reform is the only party that will reinvigorate, revitalise, and rejuvenate our country. Reform will enable us to regain our pride and confidence in ourselves once more."
Reform UK said it believes the number of defections to the party will grow.
A Reform spokesman said: "We're delighted to have Charles on board. We welcome anyone who shares our vision for integrity, accountability, and meaningful change to join us.”
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