Former Birmingham Labour councillors blame the party's NEC for a 'catastrophic' 2026 election defeat, citing top-down control, controversial candidate selections, and failure to resolve the bin dispute.
Insiders claim unelected Labour bureaucrats controlled Birmingham party for three years, leading to 'catastrophic' local election losses and calls for local democracy restoration.
Councillors paid tribute to outgoing Mayor Louise Harrison, who said serving Walsall was the greatest honour of her life and praised the town's people.
A new Independent group has allied with the Green Party and Liberal Democrats to form a coalition for Birmingham City Council, though they lack a majority with 38 seats.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service has withdrawn from Birmingham Pride at the last minute, citing impartiality concerns. The decision follows legal advice and internal documents warning that uniformed participation could breach public duty.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker says Labour can still deliver hope despite losing control of Birmingham City Council and Reform UK taking Sandwell and Walsall.
Sir Keir Starmer says Labour has achieved 'really good progress' in two years, citing growth and NHS figures, as a by-election looms in Makerfield.
Birmingham Council's managing director speaks out after local elections leave no party in control, emphasizing her duty to deliver on commitments despite political fragmentation.
Mike Tapp MP discusses the importance of the King's Speech in providing stability and a clear legislative agenda to address Britain's challenges, focusing on economic security and national resilience.
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The combined costs of Andy Burnham's by-election in Makerfield and a potential mayoral election in Greater Manchester could reach £5 million, raising questions about value for money.
Samantha Gethen is the new Reform UK group leader on Solihull Council, vowing to hold the Conservative administration accountable after the party won 17 seats.
Dudley Council is set to remain Conservative-run after local elections, despite Reform UK winning 23 seats. Cross-party talks aim to shape the administration for the next year.
Nick Rushton, Bill Boulter, and Jeffrey Kaufman receive Honorary Aldermen status for combined 64 years of service to Leicestershire County Council.
Elaine Williams, chosen as Reform group leader, is set to become Walsall Council leader pending a vote. Conservatives and Walsall Community Independents also named new leaders.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, joining Jess Phillips and others in leaving Keir Starmer's government. Full list of resignations here.
Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary but lacks support for a leadership challenge. A Labour MP says he 'screwed himself', while others see him as the man to beat Nigel Farage.
Sir Andrew Mitchell raised Birmingham's unprecedented election results in the House of Commons, urging the government to monitor the city's uncertain political future closely.
Dudley Labour has elected Cllr Shaukat Ali as its new leader after the party became the third largest group in the council, behind Conservatives and Reform UK.
Councillor Aftab Nawaz pledges to defend community cohesion against any divisive policies from Walsall's new Reform UK leadership, following their landslide election victory.
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Keir Starmer faces demands to resign from 80 Labour MPs and four ministers quit after disastrous local elections, as King's Speech unveils over 35 bills.
Birmingham's Labour group, reduced to 17 councillors, will have its leader chosen by the party's National Executive Committee via interview, not by peer vote. Former cabinet member Nicky Brennan is frontrunner.
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns from government, stating she can no longer support Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, in a bombshell statement.
Reform UK's leader on Birmingham City Council accepts the party cannot form an administration as other groups refuse to work with them. Coalition talks continue.
Jex Parkin, new leader of Reform UK on Birmingham City Council, confirms the party cannot form a majority due to lack of coalition partners, vowing to be a constructive opposition.
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Richard Ayling, 40, died after falling from Henman and Cooper rooftop bar. The former soldier, firefighter, and rail worker was married less than a year.
Jex Parkin has been appointed leader of Reform UK on Birmingham City Council, becoming the head of the largest group. He could become council leader if coalition deals succeed.
Birmingham faces bin strikes, housing shortages, and road safety issues. Future leaders must form a stable coalition to avoid chaos and tackle these pressing problems.
Reform UK, now the largest party on Birmingham City Council, will announce its group leader within 24 hours. The party won 22 seats, with coalition talks underway.
After 15 years of Conservative majority, Solihull Council enters a new era as a minority administration following the 2026 local elections. No rainbow coalition is expected.
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Birmingham Conservatives warn the city could be taken over by government commissioners if a stable administration isn't formed, urging all parties to work together.
