Birmingham councillor steps down after poor attendance record
Labour councillor Jack Deakin resigns from Birmingham City Council after attending just two meetings in two years. The move leaves his ward without a representative for six months.
Labour councillor Jack Deakin resigns from Birmingham City Council after attending just two meetings in two years. The move leaves his ward without a representative for six months.
Labour councillor Jack Deakin resigns from Birmingham City Council after attending just two meetings in a year. Residents left without representation for six months.
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