‘More clowns than Billy Smart’s circus’ - Reform UK under fire as Kent council holds first full meeting since video leak – live

Embattled Reform UK leader of Kent county council offers single word reply of yes' when asked if behaviour in line with Nolan principles

David Lammy, the deputy PM and justice secretary, has welcomed the fact that Billy Smith is back in custody, but described the spike in release mistakes as unacceptable".

According to PA Media, Lammy said:

William Smith is back in custody. The spike in mistaken releases is unacceptable.

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