Reform UK names new Hampshire leader after councillor charged

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 11:28 · Archive

Reform UK in Hampshire has appointed Cllr Terry Norton as its new leader after suspending former leader Cllr George Madgwick, who was charged with 35 offences including rape.

Reform UK in Hampshire has appointed a new leader after suspending its former group leader at Hampshire County Council. Cllr George Madgwick was suspended by the party on 3 November after being charged with 35 offences including rape. Hampshire police had confirmed the charges.

Following his suspension, Cllr Madgwick resigned as leader and as a member of the Reform UK group at the county council. He remains an elected county councillor but now sits as an unaffiliated member. He also stepped down from numerous roles, including chairman and member of the corporate services and resources select committee, and from various other committees and external bodies including the Hampshire and the Solent County Combined Authority Board and the Local Government Association General Assembly.

Cllr Terry Norton, who was deputy leader, has taken over as leader. Cllr Norton, who was previously deputy police and crime commissioner for Hampshire, said: 'I am now leading the Reform UK Group at Hampshire County Council.'

The new leader confirmed that the group has notified Democratic Services of its nominations to fill the committee and representative positions left vacant by Cllr Madgwick. He said: 'The council will confirm the formal appointment arrangements and timetable.' Cllr Norton represents Havant borough and has previously served on Portsmouth City Council.

How it is being reported

• Reform UK names new Hampshire leader as George Madgwick suspended after rape charges - Cllr Terry Norton takes overCllr Terry Norton is also a Havant borough councillor who has previously served on Portsmouth City Council and as deputy police and crime commissionerThe News, Portsmouth · 10 Nov, 11:01
• Reform UK names new Hampshire leader after George Madgwick suspendedReform UK in Hampshire is under new leadership after its former leader was suspended due to being charged with 35 offences including rape.Andover Advertiser · 10 Nov, 10:58
• Reform UK names new Hampshire leader after George Madgwick suspendedReform UK in Hampshire is under new leadership after its former leader was suspended due to being charged with 35 offences including rape.Basingstoke Gazette · 10 Nov, 10:56
• Reform UK appoints new Hampshire leader after councillor charged with 35 offencesCllr Terry Norton has taken over as leader of the Reform UK group at Hampshire County Council after his predecessor, Cllr George Madgwick, was suspended from the party.Southern Daily Echo · 10 Nov, 09:58

In this story: George Madgwick · Terry Norton · Reform UK · Hampshire County Council · Hampshire · Portsmouth City Council

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