Investigation Launched After Council Leadership Criticisms

Reform UK suspended four Kent County Council (KCC) councillors.
Whip suspension pending investigation for Paul Thomas, Oliver Bradshaw, Bill Barrett, and Maxine Fothergill.
KCC leader Linden Kemkaran berated backbenchers and threatened to mute a councillor.
Councillor Paul Thomas questioned leadership legitimacy during a debate.
Kemkaran cited avoiding a 5% council tax rise as a leadership priority.
Leaked video may trigger a no-confidence vote in weeks.
Anthony Hook called Kemkaran's leadership 'untenable' and 'unfit to lead'.
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