All comments on Reform UK Exeter facebook page have been “paused” following two county councillors and an election agent being reported to police by an Exeter colleague over election expenses.

Owl has previously reported that the report to police was made by Ed Hill, who was also elected for Reform in May and was the chairman of the Exeter branch but was removed from the post for what the party says was bringing it “into disrepute”.

Cllr Ed Hill posted this on social media:

“I’ve learned that I’ve been suspended from Reform UK Exeter and as a Reform councillor on Devon County Council. According to Matt Sykes, I’ve brought the party into disrepute.

It’s disappointing, especially given that the only communication I’ve received about it today was the same email sent to all members. Not even a phone call or a text.“

Yesterday he posted this follow up:

Statement from Cllr Edward Hill

I’ve just spoken directly with Reform UK Head Office and can confirm that they were unaware of the way I’ve been treated by certain individuals in the Devon branch management.

To clarify:

 I remain the Chairman of the Exeter Reform UK Branch
 I remain a Reform UK County Councillor for Devon

I continue to serve the people of Exeter and Devon with integrity, and I will not be deterred from standing up for what’s right.

This has not been acknowledged on the Reform UK Exeter Branch facebook page (see above).

Meanwhile Exeter Greens have stepped in to fill the void: