Reform's rise shows need for green action

WHILE local elections often pass under the radar, Reform UK's victories in the local elections in early May - now controlling 10 councils with 677 councillors nationally - could increase opposition amongst a minority of the public to environmental policies.

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Their influence lies less in the direct power they hold than in the anti-environmental “noise” they're amplifying.

In Nigel Farage’s post-win speech in Durham, he pledged to create ‘Departments of Government Efficiency’ in every country, mimicking those established by Trump and Musk that are attempting to slash climate funding.