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Record turnout at Reform UK Salisbury meeting

42 PEOPLE attended the second meeting of the Salisbury branch of Reform UK earlier this month- a record attendance for a branch meeting.

Launched in December, the party is seeking to close the gap on the Conservative membership in Salisbury and has labelled itself the “voice of the people”.

During the meeting, members were introduced to several vetted potential candidates who are being considered for the upcoming Wiltshire Council elections on May 1st.

The second meeting welcomed 10 more members, which a spokesperson for the group said demonstrates the growing enthusiasm and support for Reform UK in the Salisbury area.

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Branch chairman, Byron Logue, said: “I am hugely impressed at how quickly we are progressing.

“Last month we didn’t exist and this month we are already doing our first leaflet drops.

“Our membership is increasing rapidly and we expect to overtake the Tories in total members in Salisbury by the end of the year.

“We are all full steam ahead in building our party infrastructure for the May 1st Wiltshire Unitary Elections and look forward to getting our message out there.”

Subcommittees were established at the meeting, and volunteers put themselves forward to take part in upcoming canvassing and leafleting efforts.

A spokesperson added: “A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to planning and structuring the campaign machinery to effectively contest the May 1st elections.

“Discussions focused on refining strategies, mobilising resources, and ensuring the branch is well-prepared to present a compelling alternative to the electorate.

“The meeting commenced with a welcome speech from branch Chairman Byron Logue, who underscored the importance of the forthcoming elections.

“He expressed his confidence in the newly formed branch, emphasising the collective effort required to secure victories and flip key seats in the region.”

Deputy Mayor of Salisbury, councillor Ed Rimmer, who defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK in June last year, recently criticised the move to close public conveniences as part of the city council’s budget, claiming it will result in people visiting bars and pubs to use their toilets without spending money.

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