The Reform UK-led Kent County Council must 'get a grip' - that's the message from a boss at the Fire Brigades' Union. The comments come amid 'chaos' at the council which has seen a number of councillor suspensions.

Steve Wright, FBU general secretary, said the situation has created a “threat to public safety”. The union labelled the “flagship” Reform UK council leader “captain chaos” in a blistering statement.

Reform UK took control of Kent County Council (KCC) in May, winning 57 of the 81 seats. However, they now sit with 48 councillors after a string of suspensions and removals.

The affected councillors include the chair and vice-chair of the Kent and Medway Fire Authority which has left it in “disarray”, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said. Former chairman of the Fire Authority Br

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