Reform councillors admitting 'steep learning curve' ahead

Two of Reform UK's victorious candidates in the Lancashire County Council elections have admitted to being shocked to find themselves as part of the group that will now take charge of the authority.

- by Paul Faulkner

Ellie Close and Simon Gummer were amongst the 53 Reform members whose wins sent the party surging to power at County Hall on Friday-decimating the established Conservative and Labour groups in the process.

The pair said they are ready for the challenge of their newfound role as local politicians-even though, according to the now County Coun Close, they "weren't expecting" it.

"It feels really good... the hard work starts now," the new member for Leyland South said.