The Borough First
The Borough First Independents | |
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| Abbreviation | tBfI |
| Leader | Suzanne Cross |
| Founded | 5 July 2018 |
| Headquarters | Windsor, Berkshire |
| Ideology | Localism |
| Colours | Purple |
| Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council | 6 / 41 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Borough First Independents (tBfI) is a locally based political party in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. Founded in 2018, the party currently forms the administration of Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council in coalition with the Liberal Democrats and the Old Windsor Residents Association.[1][2][3]
The party does not enforce a set of policies, instead it says its elected representatives will act based on three core values of integrity, collaboration, and respect.[4][5]
History
The party first contested Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council in 2019, where they won three seats.[6][7]
One of the party's members, David Buckley, stood as an independent candidate in the Windsor constituency at the 2019 general election. He came fifth with 0.9% of the vote.[8]
In the 2023 borough council election, the party gained four seats, bringing their total to seven.[9][10] After the election, the party agreed to join the council's new administration with the Liberal Democrats, and the Old Windsor Residents Association.[3]
Buckley, now the party's former leader, stood again for the Windsor constituency in the 2024 general election.[11][12] He came sixth with 3.6% of the vote.[13]
In June 2024, Geoff Hill resigned as leader of the party; he was succeeded by Suzanne Cross. Later in August, he left the party entirely, bringing their total number of councillors down to six.[14][15][16]
Elections
| Elections | Candidates | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 | 3 | N/A | N/A | 3 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 10,160 | N/A |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17.1 | 10.0 | 8,832 | -2.1 |
References
- ^ "Registration". search.electoralcommission.org.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Royal Borough elections: The Borough First Independents to focus on shared values". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Cabinet revealed for Lib Dem-led Windsor and Maidenhead council". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Our Values". The Borough First Independents. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Learn More". The Borough First Independents. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Borough elections results 2019 by ward | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". www.rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Fox, Thomas (19 April 2023). "All the candidates you can vote for in Windsor and Maidenhead local elections". Berkshire Live. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Windsor parliamentary constituency - Election 2019 - BBC News". Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Local elections: The Borough First Independents delight after securing seven seats". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "AS IT HAPPENED: Local elections in Windsor and Maidenhead 2023". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Borough councillor announces independent run for parliament". Slough Observer. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "David Buckley Windsor Independent Candidate in the General Election 2024". David Buckley Windso. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Windsor - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Political Composition of the Council | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". www.rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Geoff Hill resigns from The Borough First Independents". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ tbfi_admin (25 June 2024). "Announcement: New interim leadership and election notice". The Borough First Independents. Retrieved 17 August 2024.