Drama alert in Cornwall! Reform UK councillor Rob Parsonage has ditched the party after an explosive row at The Highwayman pub in Dobwalls. The confrontation was so heated that Parsonage was branded a “horrible, odious little man” by another Reform member. It all began with a fiery exchange during a gathering to celebrate an event with Ann Widdecombe. Tensions boiled over as accusations flew about controlling the group’s narrative across new Facebook pages. Amidst the chaos, Parsonage quietly exited through an emergency exit, choosing not to engage further. Within days, the party’s leadership dynamic shifted, as interim leader Keith Johnson was replaced by Paul Ashton, with Roger Tarrant stepping in as deputy. Meanwhile, Parsonage has joined the new Cornish Independent Nonaligned Group, claiming the leadership should have stepped in to calm things down. The drama underscores growing tensions in the party, already witnessing five departures this month. Reform UK has yet to comment on the incident, but insiders suggest it’s more about personal clashes than politics. Stay tuned to see how this affects Cornwall Council’s political landscape!
