Reform UK announce Mark Arnull as the leader of West Northamptonshire Council

Reform UK West Northamptonshire Councillors have elected Mark Arnull, Councillor for Kingsthorpe North, as group leader following a meeting of Councillors.

Martin Steers | Tuesday 13th May 2025 7:13pm

Reform UK West Northamptonshire Councillors have elected Mark Arnull, Councillor for Kingsthorpe North, as group leader following a meeting of Councillors.

Born and raised in Daventry and trained at Northampton College, Mark went on to forge a successful career in international major events, working with organising committees and government departments to deliver mass feeding operations.

Mark is championed by the party as an ambassador for small business in the community and champions youth initiatives that help young people enter the world of business.

He will be joined by James Petter, Councillor for Far Cotton, Delapre and Briar Hill, as deputy leader.

Reform UK won 42 out of 76 seats on West Northamptonshire Council in the recent local election, securing an overall majority and entering into administration on the authority for the first time.

Nationally, the party secured 677 seats with 31% of the vote share - the first time a party other than the Conservatives or Labour have won these elections in modern British political history.

Group leader of Reform UK on West Northamptonshire Council Mark Arnull said:

“I’m hugely honoured to have been elected leader of the Reform UK group on West Northamptonshire Council. I’m proud to have an excellent team around me who I know are dedicated to delivering for local people.

“Having started from scratch, it’s incredible that we now have full control of both Northamptonshire councils. The message from residents is loud and clear: they want real change, and we will deliver that.”

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