What was meant to be a small meeting of Reform UK members from the Wellington and Taunton areas turned into somewhat of a large conference, as more than 200 people were in attendance. The branch had expected around 50 people for talks by former Government Minister Ann Widdecombe and Kent County Council Reform leader Linden Kemkaran. READ MORE: Davey declines to rule out coalition with Starmer to beat Reform UKREAD MORE: Campaigners in Taunton High Street for electoral reformLinden Kemkaren, the Reform leader of Kent County Council, told Taunton and Wellington Reform supporters about how 57 Reform councillors were elected to lead the county this year. Since 2023, Ann has been a very vocal member of the Reform Party, which is led by Clacton-on-Sea MP Nigel Farage. She said a general election before 2029 was unlikely, which gave the party the time for planning and building the strength of local branches.