Research evidence into the motivations and outcomes of the hostile takeover of the East Branch of Sheffield Reform Party, a coup d’etat.
Members of the East Branch of Reform Sheffield are totally shell shocked by the events of the Hostile takeover of our branch by the selfish self-centred individuals that are only interested in what’s in it for themselves. They do not care for the Reform Party or the loyal members that work tirelessly to promote the Reform Party. Shame on them.
The problem came to light 10th Jily 2026 when John Hesketh gate-crashed our meeting. He is not a member of our group. John Hesketh was very rude, and told me to get out of his way as he wanted to speak. John Hesketh was totally disrespectful to Kim Hanson the Chair of the East branch Meeting. He stated he is the leader of the Reform Councillors in Sheffield Council. And the Reform constitution gives him the right to overturn the East Branch democratic decision to elect Michael Bell and replace him with his own choice of candidate. This statement is not true as the Reform constitution does not give John Hesketh the right to do this.
Kim Hanson calmed down John Hesketh and we tried to continue with our meeting, but John Hesketh had not finished, he verbally attacked Michael Bell and other members of the East Branch. Many asked the Question why didn’t Susan Dyas as County Coriander throw out John Hesketh, after all he gate-crashed the meeting. All will be revealed soon.
Last year from June to October, I along with many other members of the Reform Sheffield East Branch, Canvassed and Leafleted all wards in the East Area on a number of occasions Mark was on the Megaphone shouting vote Reform whilst the rest of us canvased and delivered leaflets. The best response we receive is when we started litter picking, many locals joined in and we built up quite a big following.
After the attack by the Advance UK, we lost our Chair Mark along with a number of candidates. Kim Hanson replaced Mark as Chair of the East branch. Kim Replaced the lost candidates and we delivered 9 councillors to Sheffield City Council. All members of the East branch are very proud of the work we did. We were all looking forward to canvassing for Michael Bell in the Vacant Southey ward until the hostile takeover.
Timeline of the coup d’etat.
I attended the first Reform canvasing Day for the Southy By-election 27th August 2026. We all met at the medical centre on Foxhill Road. There were 7 of us including Councillor John Booker, Councillor Joel McGigan: 4 canvassers form the west branch and myself form the East branch.
I explained the unusual behaviour of John Hesketh at the Reform Sheffield East Branch meeting. I said John Hesketh, had brought a reeking ball to smash up our meeting. It was him that set about Michael Bell. So, I was surprised when they said that Michael Bell had been replaced with Paul Jackmen.
We also had a discussion about the amalgamation of the two branches. I explained that the amalgamation had not been discussed with members of the East Branch, and although Susan Dyas and Vicky Horton were present at the meeting, there was no announcement about an amalgamation of the two branches. I explained that members of the East branch were furious, because they had not been consulted.
John Booker, & Joel McGigan explained the topic of amalgamation of both branches had been in discussion for some time. At the highest level. Including Tom Waterhouse General Secretary Reform UK, Neil McCabe Branch Network Manager North East & Yorkshire, Susan Dyas: County Coordinator, Vicky Horton: Chair, Reform Sheffield West, John Hesketh: Councillor, Stocksbridge and Upper Don and Paul Jackmen.
I do not think they understand the seriousness of the situation. By colluding behind the back of Kim Hanson Chair of Reform East Branch, administration and fully paid-up members of Reform Sheffield East Branch. They have all been involved in a coup d’etat. They have also gone against the express wishes of Nigel Farage leader of the Reform Party. Who stated that all fully paid-up members should have a say and a vote in proceedings.
Outcomes of the coup d’etat.
John Hesketh,
John Heasketh found out that Michael Ball did not support him in being the leader of the Reform Members in Sheffield City Council. So, he needed to replace him. Hesketh chose Paul Jackmen.
Paul Jackmen,
Paul Jackmen is a very ambitious man; he was a candidate for the West branch but did not win his seat. He is also a very impatient man; he could not wait until next year’s elections so he converted the vacant seat in the East ward of Southey. His reward for standing is to become Deputy Chair of the Sheffield Branch of the Reform Party.
Susan Dyas and Vicky Horton
Susan Dyas has given the Chair of The Sheffield Branch to her friend Vicky Horton.
Tom Waterhouse General Secretary Reform UK, Neil McCabe Branch Network Manager North East & Yorkshire.
Both Men did not follow correct procedures with regard to Reform Branch Rules, Reform Party Constitution. Both Michael Bell and Members of the East Branch were not interviewed. It seems that Thea’s men just rubber stamped everything without viewing evidence from the East Branch Members. Nigel Farage stated that all members should have a say and a vote.
All documents within the Evidence portfolio are available hear.
Canvasing photo Hillsborough Park
Evidence 001, July 17th Kim Hanson Chair of Reform East Sheffield Resigns
Kim Hanson received no support from Tom Waterhouse General Secretary Reform UK. Subsequently Kim Hanson Resigned.
Evidence 002 Michael Bell’s Statement
Michael Bell Refutes the evidence provided by Susan Dyas. Due process has not been followed by Reform Constitution, Reform Branch Rules & Parliamentary LAW.
Evidence 003 My official Complaint
My complaint goes into detail regarding the (coup d’etat) hostile takeover and other anomalies with regard to the Nation Builder Software, which in my opinion has been compromised. Members' personal data has not been properly looked after. Too many people have had access to members' personal details. I blame Tom Waterhouse: General Secretary, Reform UK & his team for not understanding the Data Protection ACT.
Evidence 004 Tom Waterhouse: General Secretary, Reform UK suspends me from the party.
Tom Waterhouse ignored my complaint and suspended me from the Reform Party. He stated that my exposure of the events of the coup d’etat were bringing the party into disrepute.
Evidence 005 My Statement of Facts to Tom Waterhouse General Secretary.
It is not me that is bringing the Reform Party into disrepute. It is the members of the coup d’etat, which Tom Waterhouse is a member.
Evidence 006 Court Case against the Reform Party.
I believe the Court Case against the Reform Party for breaking the data protection Act, is politically motivated. Recent High Court Rulings
June 2026: The High Court dismissed Reform UK’s application to strike out the lawsuit, ruling the claims have a realistic prospect of success and are not a political abuse of process.
Costs: The judge ordered Reform UK to pay significant interim costs for trying to throw out the case. £40,000 to Good Lae Projects £140.000 for legal costs.
Next Steps: The litigation is proceeding toward a full trial.
Tom Waterhouse General Secretary, is it you that have brought the Reform Party into disrepute, by not answering the Questions about personal data protection, this case could end up costing Reform Party £20 million in fines?
I suggest that it is you that should resign
Kind Regards
Michael Meredith
Loyal Reform Party Supporter.
Evidence 007 Complaints about Susan Dyas to David Bull, Richard Tice & Nigel Farage
Complains about Susan Dyas were sant by recorded delivery to David Bull. Richard Tice & Nigal Farage. I do not belive that David, Richard or Nigel recived my complaints. The post office explained that they had been signed for. It seems that Susan Dyas has friends in Head Office.
Susan Dyas was supposed to be investigating Mark & friends, insted she covered up for them, Why?
1. Why did she disrespect the wishes of Richard Tice, Nigel Farage & David Bull?
2. Why did she protect former Members of Reform that had defected to Advance UK?
3. Why did she threaten me? She stated that “If I attended the branch meetings of the Reform East Sheffield Branch, it would be dangerous with my health issues.” Susan Dyas, Has a lot to answer for. Many belived that Susan Dyas was a recrutment officer for the Advance UK party, I have no evidence of this.
Evidence 008 David Cronshaw Left the Reform Party.
David Cronshaw became a member of the Advance UK party; he has since joined the Restore Party and now is a recruitment officer for the Sheffield branch of The Restore Party.
David Cronshaw explains how happy he is with the amalgamation of the East & West Branches of the Reform Party. The Restore party are picking up disillusioned former members of the East branch of Reform Party who are verry anger with the antics of members of the coup d’etat.
Reference Documents
Evidence 009 Reform Party Constitution
Evidence 010 Reform Party Branch Rules
Evidence 011 Sheffield City Council Officers’ Code of Conduct
Evidence 012 Sheffield City Council COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT
Evidence 013 GOV.UK Data Protection ACT
New additions to the portfolio
Evidence 014. 22nd August 2026
Hard copies of all evidence have been forwarded by Next Day guaranteed delivery service Tracking and signature, Recorded Delivery to the following Tom Waterhouse, Richard Tice, David Bull, Nigel Farage & Lee Anderson.
We have had no response from any of the recipients.
Evidence regarding the hand of friendship from the East Branch to the West Branch of the Reform Party.
Evidence 015 High Michael, thank you for reaching out.
Evidence 016 Dear Vicky, thank you for forwarding my email to Susan Dyas.
Evidence 017 Hi, Michael I have forwarded your email to Susan Dyas.
Evidence 018 Hi, Michael so story this is happening.
Evidence 019 Dear Vicky, 4.30 to 4.45 is convenient
Evidence 021 Hello Michael where would you like to meet tomorrow.
Evidence 022 Dear Vicky I have not replied to Mark yet.
More Evidence will be included in this portfolio as it comes in
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