Reform UK councillor QUITS as Nigel Farage's party is 'unfit to govern' with 'toxic infighting'

Robbie Lammas, a former deputy leader of Reform UK on Medway Council in Kent, resigned from his position after just eight months, calling the party 'unfit to govern' and criticizing 'toxic infighting.' He described Reform UK as 'unserious, unprepared,' and said the internal divisions made Conservative Party disputes seem like 'playground arguments.' Lammas, who switched from the Conservative Party to Reform UK last year, called his defection 'the biggest mistake of my life.' He admitted feeling misled about the party’s alignment with conservative values and expressed regret for the impact on his former colleagues. He wrote to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to apologize, acknowledging her efforts to revitalize the party. Reform UK defended its recent successes, claiming victories in over 30 councils across the UK in local elections. A spokesman noted that Lammas had been suspended and rejected for a party job, suggesting his departure reflected personal issues rather than systemic problems. Lammas criticized Reform UK for being driven by 'grievance alone,' arguing that effective governance requires prioritizing public interest over political spin. He stated he would now serve as an independent councillor but hoped to eventually return to the Conservative Party. The resignation highlights internal tensions within Reform UK, as Lammas accused the party of lacking unity and preparation for governance. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s recent electoral gains contrast with its internal struggles, as reflected in Lammas’ departure.