Reform UK has gained control of 10 councils but faces challenges with obstruction from existing bureaucracies. Critics point to spending decisions, such as hiring political assistants in Warwickshire, as counterproductive. The interim leader believes this move addresses a lack of creativity in current staff solutions. Farage describes experiences as mixed, noting both collaboration in some areas and significant challenges where officials resist transparency in financial matters. He asserts that having supportive staff is preferable to encountering opposition from public sector employees.
Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of Reform UK councillors, stating that they are "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.
Reform UK has pledged to cut wasteful spending and improve council efficiency, yet some spending decisions have faced criticism for lacking concrete action to reduce costs.
In Warwickshire, plans to hire political assistants at a cost of up to 190,000 a year have been criticized as funds should go to front-line services instead.
Farage highlighted examples of both effective collaboration and genuine obstructionism, mentioning that some officials "don't want to show us the books" regarding financial spending.
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