Reform-run Derbyshire council cuts ties with local democracy reporter

Derbyshire county council, controlled by Reform UK, has withdrawn cooperation with a publicly funded local democracy reporter after disputes over pothole coverage and a viral garden gate story. The council denies an outright ban but says it will ignore the journalist's inquiries, drawing accusations of setting a dangerous precedent for press freedom. This marks an escalation in Reform UK's friction with local media, though the practical impact on reporting remains unclear.