Reform UK has increased its local council presence with Annie-May O’Neill’s unopposed election to Ongar Town Council in Essex. This victory precedes the upcoming local elections, where numerous council seats are being contested. The win is seen as a positive development for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, occurring just before the crucial May 1st elections. A Shelley Ward by-election will also be held for a separate seat on the same council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I am absolutely delighted and very much looking forward to representing Chipping Ongar as the town councillor. It will be an honour to help the people in my local community and offer a warm smile to each and every one. I hold this role very close to my heart and excited for a prosperous future under Reform UK. I am determined to be a strong voice for the wonderful people of Chipping Ongar. Being elected to Ongar Town Council without an election is a true honour. I had hoped we would have had a contested election as I believe in democracy but not only do the local Conservatives like to cancel elections for the people in Ongar, they now don’t even want to take part. I don’t blame Labour for not fielding a candidate as they are ruining our country every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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