Ryan Bamforth

Edit/update - Apologies to those that are ringing, I am ok, it has been a dark time. Yes I am a su***de survivor but I am through the darkest time. At Christmas the abuse from Craig Rotheram, Jenny Aldcroft, Donna Marie Wright, Ian Aldroft and others did have me in my car contemplating killing myself again. I promise (as many of you have asked me to promise) that I am not there anymore. I am better, the last 12 hours have been some of the most stress free and relaxed I've had.

I have stepped down from Bolton Council, there will be a by-election.

I have been subjected to more online abuse from HBFI members than anyone should ever endure.

Plus side, this now frees me to speak the truth.

People need and deserve to know the truth about who represents them. I have a huge weight lifted and I'm now unshackled.

I'll continue my posts in the coming day.

Today, is a day for me to be relieved, relaxed and smile for the first time in months.

Thank you to all who have been supporting me.

Congratulations to all those who won seats last night.

Well done to all who stood tall and put their names forwards. I will put a more detailed post forwards later and discuss the vile behaviour of one individual who was removed by security from the event after brutally threatening a Horwich Councillor.

Political balance after the election

Labour 20
Conservatives 11
Reform 10
Lib Dems 5
Greens 4
HBFI 4
F&K 3
Independents 3

After a resignation from the Conservatives late last night the balance shifted slightly

Labour 20
Conservatives 10
Reform 10
Lib Dems 5
Greens 4
HBFI 4
Independents 4
F&K 3

Discussions will now be had about who will run the council and how.

Emails have already started

The results are starting to come in…🗳️

Visit our website to view them live: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/election2026