The Reform UK leader of Warwickshire County Council disagrees with Nigel Farage's assertion that chief executive Monica Fogarty should seek a new job – but insists the "attitude needs to change" towards councillors.

There was a public storm at the end of June when Cllr George Finch – then the interim leader who has since secured the role permanently – asked Ms Fogarty to have the Progress Pride flag removed from the front of Shire Hall, Warwick.

Ms Fogarty said no, arguing she had delegated authority from previous leaders.

Her email to Cllr Finch was published by The Telegraph with Reform UK's head of DOGE (department of government efficiency) Zia Yusuf and then national leader and MP Mr Farage criticising the chief executive's position in social media videos.

They referenced Refor

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