New leader for council's Reform UK group

Reform UK councillors in Doncaster have selected a new group leader following the resignation of their previous head.

Craig Ward, who represents the Roman Ridge ward, has been selected after previous leader Guy Aston stepped down in November 2025.

Aston resigned amid disagreements within the party over a statement in which he supported moves to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

He continues as Reform councillor for Wheatley Hills and Intake.

In July 2025 Ward was one of two Reform UK councillors to inform the Local Democracy Reporting Service they voted against the party's 'Flag motion', which called for all flags except the Union Flag, and a few exemptions, to be banned from flying on council property.

The motion was passed by the Reform UK majority, but the policy was not enacted by the Mayor of Doncaster.

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