Reform councillor suspended 34 days after election

Adam Smith was one of 42 Reform UK councillors elected on 1 May

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended by his party just over a month after being elected.

The party said there were "a number of concerns" about Adam Smith, who sits on West Northamptonshire Council.

Reform took control of the authority at the election in May, winning 42 of the 76 seats available.

Smith is now sitting as an independent. He has been contacted for comment.

Smith picked up 1,063 votes on 1 May and took one of the two seats in Hackleton and Roade.

His affiliation listing on the council website changed on Tuesday from Reform UK to Independent.

A spokesperson for the party said: "Following a number of concerns regarding the conduct of councillor Adam Smith, the whip has been suspended pending an internal investigation. We cannot comment further at this time."