The claim
“Reform UK gained control of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council after winning a majority of seats in the local election.”
Our verdict
True
Official council press release and BBC reporting both state that Reform UK won 27 seats, giving it a majority and control of Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Borough Council.
What we found
Official council press release and BBC reporting both state that Reform UK won 27 seats, giving it a majority and control of Newcastle‑under‑Lyme Borough Council.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The council’s official news article says Reform UK won 27 of the 44 seats, taking control of the council.
newcastle-staffs.gov.uk· Council press release - Background
BBC reports that Reform UK gained control of the council, winning 27 seats.
bbc.co.uk· BBC News article
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