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Athena Stavrou

Periodista

Athena Stavrou is a general reporter at The Independent. She began the role in September 2023. Reporting on a broad range of topics, she is particularly interested in covering human-interest stories.

<p>Reform Councillor Linden Kemkaran (front centre), leader of the Reform UK Kent County Council group, with the Reform UK councillors elected to Kent County Council, at County Hall in Maidstone, Kent, ahead of the first full council meeting</p>

Reform councils in ‘paralysis’ with dozens of meetings cancelled

<p>Reform UK have seen a surge in popularity during the campaign (Ben Whitley/PA)</p>

Reform UK councils in ‘shambles’ as new councillors fail to show up

<p>The NHS Confederation’s decision follow’s April’s Supreme Court decision over definitions in the Equality Act</p>

NHS body withdraws guidance over bathroom use for trans people

<p>Nigel Farage’s party won major victories in May’s local elections (Ben Whitley/PA)</p>

Reform-led councils in ‘shambles’ since local elections: opponents