Robin Hunter-Clarke, who was the first councillor to join Reform in Norfolk, said members of Breckland Council have since shunned him.

The former Conservative Party member defected earlier this year in protest against Tory-run County Hall seeking to postpone the May local elections.

Mr Hunter-Clarke has defended himself against criticism after choosing to keep his seat rather than seeking re-election after the move.

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