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General · 21 May 2026

Birmingham Council still without new leadership

Birmingham Council still without new leadership

Birmingham's City Council is still without an administration, creating leadership ambiguity for its citizens following the recent local polls. Following the initial council gathering, both Labour and Reform, now the biggest party, have ruled out joining any coalition government. Currently, the Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and Better Birmingham Independents are pooling their efforts to create a lasting city administration.

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