Brum leader loses confidence vote
Birmingham City Council's Labour leader John Cotton has lost a confidence vote, just six weeks before the local elections. The vote was tabled by the Conservatives, who cited the city's financial and service challenges as reasons for the motion.
Birmingham City Council's Labour leader John Cotton lost a confidence vote. The vote was called by the Conservatives, citing financial and service challenges. The city faces ongoing issues, including a 2023 section 114 notice and a prolonged bins strike. The Labour party described the move as a 'cheap trick'. The council will hold local elections on 7 May, with all 99 seats being contested.
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