Reform council leader Paul Mackings’ consultancy has advised on a major project his own council is a partner in since 2021, and his firm gave over £100,000 to Reform UK weeks before he stood as a candidate. @josiahmortimer.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/08/04/r...

Reform Council Leader’s Firm Advised £95 Million Project Which His Own Council Is a Partner InCllr Paul Mackings' consultancy has advised on the South Tyneside College relocation since 2021 and his firm gave £111,000 to Reform UK weeks before he stood as a candidatebylinetimes.com