“Reform UK gained control of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council after winning a majority of seats.”

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough CouncilPress releaseMay 8, 2026Read the original

The council's announcement of the 7 May 2026 result.

Our verdict

True

Reform won 27 of 44 seats, a majority, taking the council from the Conservatives.

What we found

The council's release gives Reform 27, Conservatives 15 and Labour 2. Jonathan Gullis became leader. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

Supports the claim
Reform UK wins power at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. [1]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. We reviewed 1 relevant source.

Sources

[1]Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council · Reform UK wins power at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

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