Baseline intake
2,130
677 won May 2025 + 1,453 won May 2026
Total departures
162
7.6% of all elected Reform councillors
Resigned
69
Stood down from party or seat
Expelled
26
Removed by Reform UK
Suspended
18
Whip withdrawn pending review
Defected
44
Switched to another party
Lost seat
5
Defeated at May 2026 elections
Net remaining
1,968
Baseline minus tracked departures
Cumulative departures over time
Running total since May 2025
By exit type
How councillors left
- Resigned69
- Expelled26
- Suspended18
- Defected44
- Lost Seat5
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Departures across England, Wales & Scotland
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