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Reform councillor suspended 34 days after election

Martin Heath
BBC News, Northamptonshire
BBC A group of mostly male councillors, some dressed in suits and ties and many having removed their jackets. They are holding their arms aloft celebrating their victory. There is a woman in a light-coloured jacket and trousers with a blue shirt occupying a prominent position at the front. Many are wearing light blue Reform UK rosettes. There is a West Northamptonshire Council banner behind them.BBC
Adam Smith was one of 42 Reform UK councillors elected on 1 May

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended by his party just over a month after being elected.

The party said there were "a number of concerns" about Adam Smith, who sits on West Northamptonshire Council.

Reform took control of the authority at the election in May, winning 42 of the 76 seats available.

Smith is now sitting as an independent. He has been contacted for comment.

Smith picked up 1,063 votes on 1 May and took one of the two seats in Hackleton and Roade.

His affiliation listing on the council website changed on Tuesday from Reform UK to Independent.

A spokesperson for the party said: "Following a number of concerns regarding the conduct of councillor Adam Smith, the whip has been suspended pending an internal investigation. We cannot comment further at this time."

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