Spen Valley Reform UK

Yes we were starting to wonder whether the local democracy reporter for Yorkshire live was politically biassed. It seems to have taken quite a long time for the real story to surface. However, our voters are clear, we trust them and they trust us.

🏛️🗣️ An online debate has erupted across Kirklees following a chaotic annual council meeting that ended in stalemate.

The local political map was heavily shaken up in the recent elections, bringing 43 brand-new councillors into the chamber.

Tensions quickly flared during the leadership vote when Reform UK Group Leader, Sarah Wood, openly admitted that many of the newly elected members felt completely confused by the agenda and did not fully understand what they were voting for.

The frank admission sparked fierce criticism from political opponents, with Green Party Leader Andrew Cooper questioning whether the new representatives possess the necessary understanding required to govern local services effectively.

However, hundreds of local residents have flooded social media to defend the newcomers, calling for patience and kindness from long-serving politicians.

Supporters argue that every novice councillor has a learning curve and that dismissive attitudes only alienate the voters who actively chose to elect these fresh faces.

However, not all views were as positive. Some said the lack of preparation was "insufficient", suggesting Reform UK should stand down their proposals to run the council instead of "muddying through".

𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧, 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Nine years ago, a night that should have been filled with music, laughter and memories became one of the darkest moments in modern British history.

22 innocent people were murdered in the Manchester Arena terror attack. Many more were physically and emotionally scarred for life.

Tonight, we pause to remember every victim, every survivor, every family forever changed by that act of evil.

Among the heartbreak, the people of Manchester showed extraordinary courage and humanity. Strangers carried the injured to safety. Emergency workers ran towards danger. Families opened their homes to those stranded and afraid.

The spirit of Manchester could not be broken.

May the 22 souls taken that night rest peacefully, and may their memories live on forever in the hearts of the nation. ❤️🌹

Today we remember Lee Rigby, whose life was tragically taken on 22nd May 2013 in an act of terrorism that shocked the nation.

Lee was a son, a father, a friend, and a proud British soldier who served his country with honour. Thirteen years on, his loss is still deeply felt by his loved ones and by many across the United Kingdom.

Today is not about politics. It is about remembrance, respect, and recognising the human cost of hatred and violence.

May we never forget Lee Rigby, and may his family continue to find strength in the love and support shown in his memory.

Rest in Peace, Fusilier Lee Rigby. 🇬🇧

We absolutely will Julian Selby please share this widely. I know SMEs who use steel and are buying up what they can at current prices and already pushing up prices. What’s coming down the line no one is ready for…. This The Labour Party government is ploughing us into an economical grave!

Petition: Urgently review & adjust steel import quota & tariff changes - effective 01/07 Either, the timeline for these changes needs extending The 60% quota reduction needs reducing The 50% tariff applied after quarterly quota exhaustion needs significant reduction The impacted commodity codes needs review & reduction Or a combination of some/all of the above