Wirral Council’s leader has been backed by fellow Labour councillors, despite a tough set of elections for the party.
Cllr Janette Williamson, who has led the local authority since September 2020, presided over last week’s local elections in which her Labour group lost seats. But there were positive signs for the party, as its vote share went up and Thursday night saw the party come very close to pulling off shock victories in two Conservative wards.
Posting about the news on Twitter, Cllr Williamson said: “Really chuffed that I've been unanimously supported by my group to continue as Leader. Thank you, I won't let you down.”
