Swindon Reform UK Group disappointed that other parties won't work with it

By Barrie Hudson - 13 May 2026

Politics
  • Swindon Borough Council Reform UK Group Leader Cllr Sara Godwin

    Swindon Borough Council Reform UK Group Leader Cllr Sara Godwin

The Leader of the Swindon UK Group on Swindon Borough Council says the group is thrilled with its performance at last week's local elections.

However, she has also voiced disappointment that other parties on the council have refused to work with hers.
The party, previously unrepresented on the council, won 14 seats, while the Conservatives won 23, Labour 19 and the Liberal Democrats one.
Reform UK Group Leader Cllr Sara Godwin said: “We are thrilled at the results.
"Going from from zero seats to 14 is a massive result for Reform UK, being a new party and only having a Swindon Branch for a short while.  
"The quality and hard work shown from our candidates was very impressive, I believe this is just the start of our strength as a party in Swindon."
She added, however: "I am a little disappointed that the other parties elected have stated they will not work with Reform UK. The people have elected 14 of us, to not just sit and do nothing, but to try to work to a better Swindon.”

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