North Yorkshire councillor joins insurgent party Reform UK

Cllr John Mann, who represents the Oatlands and Pannal division, has joined the party.

He said: “I have joined Reform UK as Britain is broken on a national and local level.

“Illegal immigration is out of control, the economy is flatlining, taxation is at a record high, it’s difficult to get a doctor’s appointment – the list of issues is endless.

“The other political parties have created this mess over the last two decades and have no answers.

“On the other hand, Reform UK has a clear vision and path for national, economic and social renewal.

“I look forward to implementing Reform’s wider vision to North Yorkshire and deliver the change the residents deserve.”

Cllr Mann has lived in Yorkshire for more than 30 years.

He previously worked as a government civil servant and personnel manager before retiring, and now runs a small independent business in the area.

A spokesman for Reform UK said: “We are delighted to welcome John to Reform UK.

“He is an excellent addition to our growing team of councillors as we build towards the May elections.”