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Danny Carr

Tameside councillor who left the Reform UK group in October 2026.

Independent Tameside councillor Danny Carr has represented Ashton St Michael's since winning its 7 May 2026 election as Reform UK's candidate.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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Background

Danny Carr was elected to Tameside Council for Ashton St Michael's on 7 May 2026. He received 1,265 votes, or 37 per cent, as the Reform UK candidate. His council appointments include the Greater Manchester Pension Fund management panel, the Standards Committee and panels dealing with employment appeals and licensing.

Carr left Reform's group on 19 October, citing how it was run locally, and now sits as an independent. He retained his Ashton St Michael's seat, so no by-election followed the change. His council work also includes the Ashton and Mossley Community Forum and the Scrutiny Co-ordination and Strategic Improvement Scrutiny Panel.

Common Questions
Did Danny Carr leave Tameside Council?
No. He left Reform's group but remained a councillor.Source: Lowdown
Which party elected Danny Carr?
He was elected for Reform UK in May 2026 and later left its council group.Source: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/10/20/second-councillor-said-to-have-left-tamesides-reform-uk-group/
Who is Danny Carr?
He is an independent Tameside councillor for Ashton St Michael's.Source: https://tameside.moderngov.co.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1
Source Material
Ashton St Michael's election result, 7 May 2026Councillor Danny CarrSecond councillor leaves Tameside Reform UK groupTameside councillors

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.