Councillor hits back after criticism over switch to Reform UK

CONWY'S new Reform UK leader has hit back at criticism that two Llandudno councillors jumped ship from the Tory party.

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Yesterday it was reported that Llandudno councillors Louise Emery and Tom Montgomery resigned from the Conservative party and joined Reform UK.

This decision led to a backlash from Aberconwy’s Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders, who called on the pair to resign, arguing there must be a by-election to reelect the seats on both Conwy County Council and Llandudno Town Council. Other criticism followed from Labour too, with fellow Llandudno councillor Mandy Hawkins going on record suggesting Reform could privatise the NHS.