Reform UK have confirmed Councillor Jason Charity will be its deputy group leader on the City of Doncaster Council.

Cllr Charity was elected to represent Conisbrough ward for Reform UK in May 2025 and is currently the chair of the council’s audit committee.

He said in a statement: “I’m delighted to take on the role of deputy leader of Reform UK Doncaster. My background is in delivering results in complex environments, and that is exactly what Doncaster needs from its councillors.

“I’ve spent the past year chairing the Audit Committee, pushing for transparency, and asking the difficult questions on behalf of residents. As deputy leader, I’ll bring that same discipline and commitment to how our group operates and what we stand for. Reform UK is growing in Doncaster because people are tired of being ignored. I’m proud to help lead that change.”

Councillor Jason Charity has stepped back to the Reform UK backbenches on Doncaster Council after a disagreement with the party leader. | Doncaster Council

placeholder image — Councillor Jason Charity has stepped back to the Reform UK backbenches on Doncaster Council after a disagreement with the party leader. | Doncaster Council

Charity has been at the forefront of the Reform UK leadership in Doncaster since his election and is understood to be a well-liked councillor amongst opposition parties.

He held a senior role in the leadership team of Cllr Guy Aston, before stepping down in November 2025 over a disagreement on the group’s “direction”.

Days later, Cllr Aston resigned after an attempt to remove Cllr Charity as chair of audit committee was voted down by his own backbenches, undermining his leadership.

Charity was tipped by some party members as a frontrunner in the resulting leadership race, however, Cllr Craig Ward, of Roman Ridge, was elected group leader in January 2026.

Cllr Ward said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Jason as deputy leader. He brings exceptional professional experience, deep local roots, and a determination to hold the council to account. This appointment strengthens our group and sends a clear message that Reform UK Doncaster is serious, organised, and ready to deliver for residents.”

Reform UK said Cllr Charity has held various senior leadership roles over a 28-year career, including as managing director at a global bank.

The Conisbrough-raised councillor has also led major business transformations and managed budgets of £500million, the party said.