Reform UK

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

Matthew Reynolds, the deputy chair of Reform UK Earley and Wodley, has called for parking charge increases and changes in Reading to be reversed.

Matthew Reynolds, the deputy chair of Reform UK Earley and Wodley, has called for parking charge increases and changes in Reading to be reversed.

Parking charges

Reform UK call for reversal of increase in Reading parking charges

The River Thames in Goring and Streatley, the twin villages in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

The River Thames in Goring and Streatley, the twin villages in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Conservative Party

Who would win the battle to become mayor of the Thames Valley?

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

How Reform UK performed at Reading Borough Council elections 2026

Local elections 2026

The Reading Borough Council election 2026 in numbers

The Green Party at the Reading Borough Council election count 2026, they won six seats in total, with three gains from Labour and three holds.

The Green Party at the Reading Borough Council election count 2026, they won six seats in total, with three gains from Labour and three holds.

Local Elections

Greens unseat three key Labour councillors in local election shock

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

Clarence Mitchell, the Reform UK councillor for Emmer Green ward, with his wife. He lost his seat to Conservative challenger Alex Smith.

How Reform UK performed at Reading Borough Council elections 2026

Local Election 2026

Reading Borough Council political control after election 2026 and what has changed

A polling station in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A polling station in Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local Elections

Voting for Reading Borough Council elections takes place for the first time in a year

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

ID will be needed to vote as dozens of candidates vye for your vote. Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Local Elections

See who's standing to be your next Reading councillor for the 2026 elections

The Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats and Earley and Woodley Conservatives are facing off for the Wokingham Borough Council elections on Thursday, May 7.

The Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats and Earley and Woodley Conservatives are facing off for the Wokingham Borough Council elections on Thursday, May 7.

Conservative Party

Election prediction sees clash between Lib Dems and Tories in Earley and Woodley

Labour councillors and members for the Reading Borough Council elections 2026.

Labour councillors and members for the Reading Borough Council elections 2026.

Local Elections

Council election prediction sees unprecedented losses for Labour in Reading

The Cartwheeling Boys sculpture, gifted to Reading in 1981, removed due to Storm Eunice in 2022, and installed at the Civic Centre in February 2026.

The Cartwheeling Boys sculpture, gifted to Reading in 1981, removed due to Storm Eunice in 2022, and installed at the Civic Centre in February 2026.

Local Elections

'Not a good look' Labour councillor accused of conflict of interest in Reading

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

Local Elections

All candidates announced for Reading Borough Council elections this year

Wes Streeting, inset, the health secretary, with Labour councillors and activists at Prospect Park in West Reading on Wednesday, April 8.

Wes Streeting, inset, the health secretary, with Labour councillors and activists at Prospect Park in West Reading on Wednesday, April 8.

Local Elections

"Labour losing in Reading would be a tragedy" - Wes Streeting plea ahead of elections

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley) and councillor Clarence Mitchell (Conservative, Emmer Green).

Councillor Rachel Eden (Labour, Whitley) and councillor Clarence Mitchell (Conservative, Emmer Green).

Reform UK councillor hits back against attack in anti-racism debate

Broad Street, Reading town centre during the Christmas period.

Broad Street, Reading town centre during the Christmas period.

Jewish mum scared for her children's safety when they come into Reading town centre

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, a representative for Emmer Green and the former leader of the Conservatives on Reading Borough Council, has defected to Reform UK.

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, a representative for Emmer Green and the former leader of the Conservatives on Reading Borough Council, has defected to Reform UK.

Reaction after defection leads to Reform UK getting first ever Reading councillor

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, a representative for Emmer Green and the former leader of the Conservatives on Reading Borough Council, has defected to Reform UK.

Councillor Clarence Mitchell, a representative for Emmer Green and the former leader of the Conservatives on Reading Borough Council, has defected to Reform UK.

Former leader of Reading Conservatives defects to Reform UK

Councillors and activists at the by elections count for Earley Town Council and Shinfield Parish Council hosted at the Wokingham Borough Council offices in Shute End, Wokingham on Thursday, December 11.

Councillors and activists at the by elections count for Earley Town Council and Shinfield Parish Council hosted at the Wokingham Borough Council offices in Shute End, Wokingham on Thursday, December 11.

Woodley and Earley

Voters choose new local councillors during by-elections in Earley and Shinfield

L to R: Guy Grandison, the Conservative Party; Mike Smith, Liberal Democrats; and Any Croy the Labour Party candidate for the Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates by-election.

L to R: Guy Grandison, the Conservative Party; Mike Smith, Liberal Democrats; and Any Croy the Labour Party candidate for the Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates by-election.

Three former councillors set to face off in Earley by-election

The Three Reading Labour MPs (l to r) Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang. Mrs Bailey and Ms Yang could lose their seats at the next general election.

The Three Reading Labour MPs (l to r) Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang. Mrs Bailey and Ms Yang could lose their seats at the next general election.

General election prediction sees Conservatives rebound and one Reform MP in Berkshire

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Central Reading

IN PICTURES: the excitement of the election count for Reading Central

The candidate podium for the Reading Central general election count 2024.

The candidate podium for the Reading Central general election count 2024.

Conservative Party

Battle for second place in Reading Central sees Conservatives come runners up

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

Labour Party wins first contest in Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Conservative Party

General Election 2024: Labour wins Reading Central with 12,000 vote majority

Kate Bosley,the Reform UK candidate for the Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency.

Kate Bosley,the Reform UK candidate for the Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency.

General Election 2024

Meet Kate Bosley, Reform UK candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Andrew Williams, the Reform UK parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Acquired from Who Can I Vote For website

Andrew Williams, the Reform UK parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Acquired from Who Can I Vote For website

General Election 2024

Meet Andrew Williams, Reform UK candidate for the Reading Central constituency

Andrew Williams, the Reform UK parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Acquired from Who Can I Vote For website

Andrew Williams, the Reform UK parliamentary candidate for the Reading Central constituency. Credit: Acquired from Who Can I Vote For website

Reform Party in Reading mulling action over fake X/Twitter account

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Ross Mackinnon (CON), Olivia Bailey (LAB), Helen Belcher OBE (Lib Dem), Estelle Bailey, the chief executive of Berkshire Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust, Carolyne Culver (Green), and Adrian Abbs (Independent). Credit: James Aldridge, LDRS

Conservative Party

Six candidates for Reading West MP seat set for hustings

PIC BY STEWART TURKINGTON. www.stphotos.co.uk.

PIC BY STEWART TURKINGTON. www.stphotos.co.uk.

Conservative Party

"Tories have broken Britain" former council leader blasts party in MP bid