Reform is preparing to fight for every seat in the Birmingham and Black Country local elections in 2026, says its regional chief.

West Midlands director Pete Durnell said that 'incredible momentum is with Reform' and it is seeking to translate grassroots support into votes at the ballot box next May - with Birmingham in its sights.

It is currently completing the vetting of applicants for seats across the region and will be publishing its candidates' lists soon, with every seat set to be contested, he said.

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The party's pledges will include halting small boats and closing asylum hotels and hostels, scrapping climate net zero policies, cutting 'waste' in councils, reducing diversity and in

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