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Reform loses control of county council
Key takeaways
- Following a full council meeting on Thursday morning, the Conservatives have teamed up with the Green Party, Liberal Democrats and independents to form a power-sharing alliance.
- Green Councillor Matt Jenkins has been made the new council leader, with Reform's minority administration being removed from office after 12 months in power.
- It comes as Reform councillor Jo Monk, who was leader of the council, remains suspended from the party after losing a bitter internal leadership battle.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Tom Edwards,Hereford & Worcester political reporterand Elliot Ball,West Midlands BBCReform UK has lost control after the Conservatives formed a coalition with the Green Party, Liberal Democrats and independents Reform UK has lost control of Worcestershire County Council after being overthrown by a coalition.
Following a full council meeting on Thursday morning, the Conservatives have teamed up with the Green Party, Liberal Democrats and independents to form a power-sharing alliance.
Green Councillor Matt Jenkins has been made the new council leader, with Reform's minority administration being removed from office after 12 months in power.
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