Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings

Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers

Reform UK's flagship council has been accused of telling a blatant lie" after its claim of nearly 40m in savings on net zero was found to be based on hypothetical projects for which there was no documentation.

Kent county council, which has a 2.5bn annual budget, is one of 10 where Nigel Farage's party has outright control and is seen as a test case for whether the insurgent party can govern competently.