You may remember being asked whether you wanted Town Councils. A clear majority of residents said no – yet they are now going ahead regardless. But there’s one question that matters more than any other: Why are BCP councillors so keen on Town Councils – what is it they’re not telling you? The leaflet below is being sent to homes across Bournemouth. It contains vital information about the...
Following the close of nominations, we are proud to present the full list of Reform candidates standing in the upcoming local elections. Across every ward, these are local people stepping forward to represent their communities – bringing real-world experience, common sense, and a shared commitment to putting residents first. This is more than just a list of names. It is a team built from across...
The Hidden Tax Behind Town Councils There is a moment in politics when a decision stops looking like a mistake and starts looking like a strategy. Across Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone, the Liberal Democrat administration has spent months telling residents that Town Councils are about “local empowerment”. More local voices. More local decision-making. More community control. It sounds very...
The Liberal Democrat led Administration of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP Council) have ignored the results of yet another consultation, and are pushing ahead with the creation of Town Councils in Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone. Despite overwhelming objections from local residents who said ‘No’. Like most of you, we believe this extra tier of imposed local government is...
Britain is over-governed, over-regulated, and under-managed. Reform UK will slim down the civil service, eliminate waste, and refocus the state on delivery rather than process. We will end roles that exist only to produce paperwork, manage decline, or enforce ideological agendas. Civil servants who perform well will be rewarded. Those who fail will be removed. Accountability, productivity, and...
The Tories spent £230 billion on foreign aid over their 14 years, in real terms, while letting British public services decay to the brink of collapse. We will cap overseas aid at £1bn, prioritising British strategic interests, ringfencing bilateral aid to Ukraine, and keeping our seat at the UN and IMF. This will save over £30bn over a Parliament, which will be redirected to serve British people...
Britain has the ability to lead the next wave of global innovation. Britain has the ability to lead the next wave of global innovation, but instead of embracing new technologies the political class are regulating them out of existence, leaving Britain falling behind. Reform UK will make Britain a world leader in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing...
British businesses should not be disadvantaged in their own country.
We will prioritise British firms in procurement, remove unnecessary regulation, and create a level playing field.
When British businesses succeed, Britain succeeds.
British workers have been undercut for too long.
We will end the importation of cheap foreign labour, supporting jobs and wages for British workers. Our industrial strategy will also ensure training and apprenticeships create opportunities for British workers, especially young people.
Family is the foundation of society.
We will reduce the financial pressures that stop working people starting families, support parents, and remove policies that make having children unaffordable.
Britain’s future depends on supporting the next generation.