The Liberal Democrats, led by Ed Davey, are actively monitoring the local government influence of Nigel Farage's Reform Party due to concerns over accountability. In the recent local elections, the Lib Dems gained over 160 new councillors and secured control of three councils, although some losses were to Reform. The monitoring initiative is led by notable Lib Dem figures who aim to assess how Reform-run councils manage public services, specifically in areas like climate action and support for families with special needs.
Ed Davey stated that the Liberal Democrats have implemented an internal Reform watch to monitor Nigel Farage's party, highlighting that Labour and Conservatives are hesitant to challenge Reform's influence.
The Lib Dem leader defended his party by noting that their local election performance was affected by other parties' vote collapse, despite gaining over 160 councillors overall.
Amanda Hopgood and other Lib Dem leaders will scrutinize how Reform-run councils potentially cut services and handle issues related to special needs, culture wars, and climate change.
Davey emphasized the negative impact of Reform's policies, questioning whether Farage's stance would result in higher energy costs for low-income families under the guise of reducing home insulation efforts.
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