Reform UK Houghton & Sunderland South

15/06/2026

More patrols is great news!

12/06/2026

Still lots of work to do…

08/06/2026

Paying tribute to our carers

08/06/2026

Bridget’s next meeting of you’re interested

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BeW9cTyTj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I am hosting another of my community meetings this Saturday, where all residents are welcome to come and raise any issue with me.

⏰Saturday 13th June, 10am
📍Mill Hill Primary School, Torphin Hill Drive SR3 2PJ
‼️Constituents only

Our events have been a bit busy recently! We cannot guarantee entry for those who have not booked in advance, as we must manage venue capacity for everyone’s safety and comfort.

I hope you can join me - whatever your politics, however you vote, I am here to help as your local voice on the national stage.

02/06/2026

Well said Cllr Eynon, Leader of Sunderland Council 👏👏👏

We just want to express our thanks to Bridget Phillipson for all the letters and posts she has done about us!

Our Council Leader Cllr Chris Eynon has sent you his response.

31/05/2026

It’s shocking what Clr Barker has gone through.

The strength of character he has shown throughout this campaign of lies against him is remarkable.

PRESS RELEASE

A statement has now been quietly published by the far-left website The Canary, admitting that it falsely identified Reform Sunderland councillor David Barker in a highly defamatory article written by Rachel Charlton-Dailey.

The article made serious allegations against Councillor Barker, claiming that he was the same individual convicted of offences in 2019. The Canary has now formally acknowledged that these claims were entirely false and has issued an unreserved apology to Councillor Barker, his family, and his friends.

This apology represents a complete vindication of Councillor Barker. It also raises serious questions about the standards of journalism and fact-checking employed by those who sought to damage his reputation with inaccurate reporting.

To those who have spread falsehoods and misinformation about our councillors, be under no illusion: our representatives will be taking appropriate action. The Canary is the first organisation to be held accountable, but it will not be the last.

The people of Sunderland have already delivered their verdict on the politics of smears, misinformation, and establishment mud-slinging. Thousands of voters rejected the old parties and placed their trust in Reform UK to bring honesty, transparency, and accountability back to local politics.

While others have sought to build barriers of misinformation, the truth has prevailed. The people of Sunderland deserve better than politically motivated falsehoods, and Reform Sunderland will continue to stand up for truth, justice, and freedom across our city.

The Canary's published correction states:

“Since then, Barker has reached out to us and provided information categorically showing that he is not the same man who was sentenced in 2019. The Canary would like to unreservedly apologise to Barker, his family, and friends, for the distress and damage that our article caused.”

The publication further confirmed:

“To confirm: Reform councillor David Barker is not the same David Barker who was convicted in 2019.”

FULL ARTICLE:
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/05/31/david-barker-reform/

28/05/2026

The flag of England will now fly outside Sunderland City Hall 365 days a year.

St George's flag is our national flag. It represents our country, our history, and the people Sunderland City Council serves.

Cllr Ciera Hudspith, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Tourism and Heritage, said:

“Any flag flown outside a governing body should represent our nation and our country as a whole, not a sectional interest.

Time and time again on the doorstep, residents told us they were confused as to why England’s flag was not flying outside City Hall all year round.

Today, it is an honour and a privilege to raise the flag of St George at the heart of our great city.”

The council’s flagpoles will be reserved for national and civic flags that represent our country, heritage and wider community as a whole.

For that reason, the Pride flag will never be flown outside City Hall.

EDIT: For clarity, the Union Flag is also flying next to the England flag, it was up before we took the Council!

24/05/2026

Woo hoo! No tax on overtime! Now that’s a refreshing change from benefits Britain. Rewarding hard graft? That’s got to be a vote winner! 👏👏👏

Reform UK will scrap tax on overtime. Standing with the workers who keep Britain going.

23/05/2026

🚨We’re looking for our MP Bridget Phillipson. Have you seen her? 👀 She’s been missing for a while. Most recently, reports from the constituency indicate an unconfirmed sighting of the Lesser Spotted Bridget in the VIP area at BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend. Perks of the job eh?? Please report any sightings🤣

WHERE’S BRIDGET? 🔎

Houghton? Hetton? Silksworth? Pennywell?

Residents across the constituency are asking the same question, where is Bridget Phillipson when local people need answers?

In recent days, the Education Secretary has been highly critical of Sunderland’s newly elected Reform-led council but seems to fall short when it comes to critical thinking about her own record locally.

Quick to comment from Westminster, slow to show up in the communities she represents.

If Bridget wants to lecture Sunderland, she might start by finding it on the map.

21/05/2026

This is democracy and we invite scrutiny from the official opposition - the Lib Dems. 😊