The defection was announced at Reform's Regional Conference in Cornwall (Image: Getty)
Cornwall Council has its first Reform UK councillor after a shock defection gave leader Nigel Farage a huge boost.
Earlier today, Cornwall councillor for Newquay Kevin Towill announced at the party's conference that he would now represent the insurgent party after defecting from the Conservatives.
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The news was greeted by huge cheers and a standing ovation from the 700 Reform supporters in attendance at the conference which saw passionate demonstrations outside as Farage was greeted by antifascist campaigners from Cornwall Resists.
Cllr Towill has represented the Newquay Porth & Tretharras ward on Cornwall Council since 2017 and believes that his move to Reform allows him to “stand for community and for the people” in a party he says is attracting people from across the political spectrum.
He said: “The Conservative Party's record in Government was totally unacceptable, the in-fighting was terrible and only Reform offers a clear way ahead.
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“I've been a Newquay town councillor since 2007 and a Cornwall councillor since 2017, and my message to residents is that with Reform backing me, I am able to serve you better than ever.”
There were ugly scenes outside the event as demonstrators attempted to stop people from entering the building, with altercations at times turning violent.
Farage was greeted by anti-fascist demonstrators and was subjected to chants such as “Nazi,” “refugees are welcome here" and “Seriously? How Are You Still Listening To This Dickhead?"
The Clacton MP was left incensed by the incidents outside the venue, slamming the performance of the police and claiming that the scenes were different to the kind of protests he and his party members have become used to at times.
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"I have to say I am not happy with the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police because the argument that we don't intervene until things have gone wrong as opposed to policing being preventative ... I'm pretty appalled frankly. I tour the country repeatedly and most police forces would stop that and made sure there was plenty of room for members of the public to come in.
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