Reform UK said its councils were “laser focused on achieving their election promises”.
“This can sometimes lead to robust debate, but it shows just how seriously Reform UK representatives take their responsibilities to cut waste and deliver value for money,” a party spokesperson added.
In the video, Kemkaran appears to threaten to mute a councillor when they asked for an explanation on her decision-making.
The group appeared to be discussing the council’s budget and plans for local government reorganisation in Kent.
Kemkaran also appears to tell members that if they can “avoid putting up council tax by the full 5%, that is going to be the best thing that we can do to show that Reform can actually run something as big as Kent County Council”.