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Breaking: Senior Reform UK figure at County Hall suspended by party

Whatsapp leaks lead to suspension of the council's lead member for finance and resources Cllr Tom Pickup

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Luke Beardsworth
Nov 19, 2025
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Cllr Tom Pickup

By Luke Beardsworth

A senior Reform UK councillor has been suspended by the party after being confirmed as the author of leaked messages where it was alleged the party is far more ‘hardline’ on immigration than they are showing to the public.

County Cllr Tom Pickup, who represents Padiham and Burnley West at Lancashire County Council, is le…

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