Reform UK has lost nine councillors on a flagship local authority in just six months, it has emerged.

The party won 57 of the 81 seats up for grabs on Kent County Council in a landmark victory in May.

Reform bosses said the council would be “the biggest advert” for how the party would run the country if it wins the next general election.

But since then, the party has been hit by a wave of controversy which has seen their number of councillors slashed to 48.

The most recent departure was Isabella Kemp, who was suspended by Reform on Thursday.

It is the latest in a string of suspensions since a video showing Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran shouting and swearing at members was leaked to The Guardian .

Councillors Bill Barrett, Paul Thomas, Brian Black and Oliver Bradshaw h

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