Reform UK - High Peak

20/08/2026

18/08/2026

Adapted from a post from our neighbours in Macclesfield, adapted with their permission.

A STATEMENT FROM High Peak Reform.

To those who don’t normally agree with us,
We know that many people in the High Peak will never have considered voting Reform UK.

Some will disagree strongly with us on immigration, Net Zero, taxation or the role of government. That’s democracy, and we don’t expect people to abandon their principles simply because we ask them to.

But we do ask people to judge us on what we actually want to achieve for The High Peak.

Because beneath the political labels, there is considerably more common ground than our national political debate sometimes suggests.

We believe working people deserve a fair reward for their labour.

We believe the NHS should remain free at the point of use, and that money intended for healthcare should reach frontline services.

We believe people deserve safe, secure and genuinely affordable homes, while new development must come with the schools, healthcare, roads and infrastructure communities need.

We believe thriving independent businesses, markets and high streets matter because a town is more than a collection of national chains.

We believe ordinary people should have more influence over decisions affecting their communities, rather than continually being told that politicians, officials or distant institutions know best.

And we believe protecting The High Peaks countryside, heritage and distinctive character matters enormously.

Those aren’t left-wing values or right-wing values. They’re reasonable aspirations for a decent society.

Where Reform is different

Where we may disagree is often about how we achieve those things.

We don’t believe continually increasing taxation and government spending automatically produces better public services.

We don’t believe businesses should struggle with unnecessarily expensive energy and regulation while jobs and investment disappear elsewhere.

We don’t believe accepting poorly controlled immigration is compassionate when housing, healthcare and other infrastructure have not kept pace with population growth.

And we don’t believe concern for the environment requires accepting every policy proposed under the banner of Net Zero regardless of its cost or effectiveness.

You may disagree with those conclusions, but disagreement shouldn’t prevent a serious conversation.

Our test is a simple one, "does it improve The High Peak?"

The High Peaks politics should not be a permanent argument between ideological tribes.

When something proposed by another party is good for our area, we should support it.

When it is wrong, we should oppose it.

When somebody has a better idea than ours, we should listen.

That means supporting the regeneration of our town centres and their independent businesses. It means demanding infrastructure alongside development. It means defending good local healthcare. It means expecting value for every pound residents pay in tax. And it means protecting the countryside and communities that make this such an extraordinary place to live.

You don’t have to agree with Reform on everything, in fact, we aren’t asking you to.

We are asking you to look beyond the caricatures, examine our arguments, challenge us where you think we’re wrong and work with us where you think we’re right.

Reform High Peak wants an area with good public services, decent jobs, affordable homes, successful local businesses, safe communities and a beautiful environment to pass to the next generation.

There will be genuine political disagreements about how we get there.

But perhaps we can start by agreeing that those are goals worth pursuing together.
Reform UK High Peak

The High Peak Matters. People first. Politics second.

17/08/2026

Don't look at Labour, look at Farage.

That's Labour's strategy.

Because otherwise people might start asking why a convicted fraudster, Louise Haigh, is at the heart of government.

Or why donations to Wes Streeting linked to one of the world's most notorious fraudsters are under Electoral Commission review.

Or why Yvette Cooper has taken almost £500,000 from a donor linked to healthcare recruitment.

They really don't want you looking too closely at Labour.

It's why Britain needs Reform UK

30/05/2026

From a Northamptonshire page.

Very accurate in what they are saying!

Labour keep talking about Andy Burnham as if he’s some kind of answer to Britain’s problems.

Before anyone starts talking about him as a future Prime Minister, take a proper look at Greater Manchester.

The image sold nationally is shiny skyscrapers, media appearances and clever soundbites.

The reality is more complicated.

• Greater Manchester Police were placed into special measures after inspectors found around 80,000 crimes had not been properly recorded, including violent offences. (The Times)

• The proposed Clean Air Zone became a political and financial fiasco. Millions were spent on cameras, signs, administration and planning before the charging scheme was abandoned following public backlash. (The Times)

• Homelessness, rough sleeping, housing affordability and anti-social behaviour remain major concerns despite years of promises and headline-grabbing initiatives. (The Times)

• Residents across parts of Greater Manchester continue to raise concerns about crime, drug-related activity, shoplifting and community decline. For many ordinary people, the reality on the ground simply does not match the success story presented in national media. (The Times)

• Burnham often presents Manchester as his success story, yet much of the regeneration and investment was already underway long before he became Mayor. (The Times)

Now we are being told this is the man who could run Britain?

If he couldn’t fully fix the problems facing Greater Manchester after years in charge, why should people believe he can fix the problems facing an entire country?

And let’s be honest about Makerfield.

This by-election was not called because local people demanded Andy Burnham as their MP. It was triggered to give him a route back into Westminster and a platform for a future leadership bid. (Wikipedia)

The real concern for many voters is that Makerfield risks ending up with an MP in name only.

Because if Andy Burnham’s eyes are already on No.10, how long before local issues become secondary to national ambition?

Makerfield deserves an MP focused on Makerfield.

Britain deserves leaders judged on results, not branding.

And before anyone hands Andy Burnham the keys to the country, they should first ask whether Greater Manchester is really the success story we’re constantly told it is.

27/05/2026

Read Nigel Farage's letter to the CEO of the Charity Commission. It’s about time someone held Hope Not Hate to account.

19/05/2026

We need over 40 candidates. Please contact branch to put your name forward.

14/05/2026

Much is happening at present politically. We need to be ready for any eventuality.

There is talk of the Kings Speech being voted down next Wednesday, leading to a vote of confidence in the Government, which would put us soundly into General Election Territory.

We hear that our Neighbour Andy Burnham is getting ready to find a seat for a by-election in order to be elected and thus able to run for leader of the Labour Party. If he does throw his hat into that particular ring, Reform needs to be ready to throw everything at both the By-Election and Mayoral election we have. As the Mayoral election would be in "our back yard" so to speak we will be expected to help with canvassing areas near to us.

High Peak Reform desperately need more people on board as officers (we have some 3 officers positions available) and also candidates for next years elections. We need 46 candidates, who all need to be vetted and ready to go. Please contact the branch if you would like to stand and make a difference next year at the High Peak Borough Council elections. Work to win those seats and turn HPBC into a REFORM led council has to start NOW. If you can help in any way please contact the branch.

10/05/2026

Firstly, little has been happening on the page for some time now. We have been short of people to admin the page, and the page cannot operate without people to run it. New admin have now been appointed and you can look forward to regular updates from the branch. Admin are now checking and replying to any backlog of messages they are able to find

Now lets look at what is important and what is happening.

What a fantastic result for Reform UK in Thursdays council elections.

We now have some 1453 local councillors over the nation. We are now the largest party in many of the councils across the UK and control some of them.

We can report that mad Ed Milliband in Wigan has achieved his first NET ZERO results. That is NET ZERO Labour Councillors standing in Wigan last Thursday. We won 24 of the 25 seats up for election. It was a major success for Reform UK right in Lisa Nandy's back yard.

Lets also look at Tameside, Angela Raynors bit of Manchester, We won 18 out of the 19 seats up for Election there, we are now breathing down her neck there.

We at the High Peak now need to look forward to next years borough elections across Derbyshire, we need candidates to stand all the way across The High Peak. Work towards that needs to start NOW, we need the residents to know we are HERE, we are active, and WE WILL WORK FOR THEM.

The branch also needs people as officers to ensure the smooth running of the branch and to ensure our victory next year. Several posts are at present vacant. If you could spare a few hours of your time each month to help direct the branch to victory at next years elections, please make yourselves known at the next branch meeting.

In the meantime we need to organise leaflet drops across the High Peak, and also teams of volunteers to deliver them to households setting out our vision of the future for The High Peak. Again if you are able to help please speak to the officers at the next branch meeting.

We also need to be General Election Ready! If you look at the chaos in the Westminster Government at the moment, a General Election is a real possibility. Nigel Farage put Reform UK on a General Election alert some months ago. We at High Peak need to be ready for any eventuality and rise to any challenge as soon as it arises.

We look forward to seeing our High Peak Reform UK members at the next branch meeting.

20/11/2025

Richard Tice standing up for our farmers at Whitehall today. 🚜