Navigating Local Governance: The Reform Party's Challenges

This chapter examines the Reform party's recent gains in local councils and the implications for their future electoral success. It highlights the struggle between campaign promises and the realities of governing essential public services, while raising concerns about the inexperience of newly elected officials. Additionally, the chapter discusses potential risks of authoritarianism in the UK's political landscape and the constitutional role of the monarchy as a safeguard against government overreach.