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Doncaster councillor William Shaw quits Reform UK to sit as an independent
Overview
William Shaw, a Reform UK councillor representing the Conisbrough ward on City of Doncaster Council, has resigned from the party to sit as an independent. Shaw stated that his decision is due to holding politically neutral positions in his council work, including roles as the council's farming and nature recovery champion and on the Pride in Place board for Conisbrough North. Reform UK's Doncaster leader, Howard Rimmer, expressed disappointment, noting that residents elected Shaw under the party's banner. Shaw remains a councillor for the ward.
Key points
- Doncaster councillor William Shaw has left Reform UK to sit as an independent.
- Shaw stated he took the decision because he now holds politically neutral positions through his councillor work.
- He serves as Doncaster Council's farming and nature recovery champion and sits on the Conisbrough North Pride in Place board.
- Reform UK Doncaster leader Howard Rimmer expressed disappointment, stating residents elected Shaw under the party banner.
- Shaw has not resigned from his position as a councillor for the Conisbrough ward.