Reform 地方政府禁与媒体互动，预示全国性压制风险

Nottinghamshire county council's Reform administration has imposed a ban on engagement with the Nottingham Post and its associated local democracy journalists. This move, initiated by council leader Mick Barton following a story on local government restructuring, is viewed by the newspaper's editor as a significant threat to local democracy and a potential indicator of future national policy if Reform gains power.

The boycott extends to all 41 Reform councillors and council press officers, who are instructed to exclude the Nottingham Post from media distribution lists and event invitations. Statements will only be provided in emergency situations. This action has drawn criticism from opposition parties and local MPs, who accuse Reform of hypocrisy regarding its stated commitment to free speech and transparency, labelling the decision as

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