A Reform UK councillor has been suspended from the party amid an investigation into his conduct. This follows complaints made against Kent County Councillor Robert Ford by several female members of staff.

The party has said on Monday (October 13) that the councillor, who represents Maidstone Rural West at County Hall, "refused to engage" with the process after being put under investigation and has now had the whip removed.

A Reform UK Kent spokesperson said: "We have suspended the Reform UK whip from Cllr Robert Ford pending investigation into his conduct. Last week, an unofficial complaint was made against Cllr Ford by several female members of staff.

"Despite being offered a meeting with the whip's office to discuss the complaints, Cllr Ford refused to engage with the process wh

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