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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Daniel Lavelle

Reform Warwickshire council head quits after five weeks, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Rob Howard, next to 'leader of the council' sign
Rob Howard was elected as Reform UK councillor at local elections on 1 May. Photograph: Warwickshire county council

A Reform UK councillor has resigned as leader of Warwickshire county council just five weeks after he was elected, leaving his 18-year-old deputy in the role.

The councillor, Rob Howard, said health problems were preventing him from continuing in his role “to the level and standard I would wish” as he stepped down after 41 days in office.

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