INDEPENDENT Councillor Alex Anderson has today (2nd of September) announced he is joining Reform on Thurrock Council. He was elected in 2018 and left the Conservatives in February 2024 because he could not support their plans to put up Council Tax by another 8%, further punishing hard working local residents.
Councillor Alex Anderson said: “The past 14 years have demonstrated the modern Conservative Party‘s commitment to cronyism and mass uncontrolled migration. The Labour Party have been in government barely three months and have made it their priority to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners who’ve paid into the system for 50 years, while spending billions on hotels for people who’ve illegally entered Britain.
“Thurrock’s all out council elections in May 2025 present hard working voters the opportunity to tell our failing political class ‘enough is enough’ and put an end to years of disastrous Labour/Conservative rule. The only way to make this a reality is to join, support and vote for Reform.“
James McMurdock MP said: “I am delighted to welcome Councillor Anderson to Reform. His decision to join us reflects the growing momentum for change in Thurrock.
“We have a unique opportunity in May 2025, with all 49 council seats up for election. To seize this moment, we need dedicated, skilled, and caring individuals to step forward and help shape the future of our community.
“You don’t need to be a seasoned politician—I certainly wasn’t when I first stepped forward. If you share my passion for making Thurrock a better place, I encourage you to consider becoming a councillor for Reform.”
