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Stockport council's Labour group announces new leader following local elections

Coun David Meller replaces Elise Wilson, who stood down as a councillor this month after four years as chief of the Labour group.

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'The Labour party in Stockport is becoming unsafe': Councillors resign amid claims party failed to tackle ‘bullying and harassment’

'The Labour party in Stockport is becoming unsafe': Councillors resign amid claims party failed to tackle ‘bullying and harassment’

"I genuinely believe, with all my heart, that the Labour Party in Stockport is becoming unsafe.”

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Former council leader announces she will not stand for re-election next year

Former council leader announces she will not stand for re-election next year

Councillor Elise Wilson was first elected in 2014 and took over from Alex Ganotis as town hall boss when he stepped down in 2019.

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‘She was a titan’: Tributes flood in for ‘formidable’ Stockport councillor who ‘never stopped fighting’ to improve people’s lives

"Sheila Bailey was a life force, an incredible woman, a formidable politician and a supportive friend."

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The full story of how the Lib Dems got back into power in Stockport after six years

The party has taken over from Labour for the first time since 2016 - after the local elections left the council once again in no overall control

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Battle to run Stockport council heats up as Lib Dem chief declares leadership bid

"I believe the current time calls for a leadership that listens, truly puts Stockport first, that offers every group a seat at the table and gives all parties a clear voice in the running of our borough."

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Labour bids to run Stockport council for another year - despite having fewer councillors than Lib Dems

Councillor Elise Wilson, Labour and town hall leader since 2018, has confirmed she will again stand for the top job at next week’s annual council meeting.

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Who will run Stockport council this year after the local elections again left it under ‘no overall control’?

Who will run Stockport council this year after the local elections again left it under ‘no overall control’?

It will now come down to what deals can be stuck over the next few days - but the Lib Dems are undoubtedly in the driving seat.

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Greater Manchester local elections 2022: In-depth analysis of every borough... including an 'all out' race, our political hot potato and a controversial new battleground

Greater Manchester local elections 2022: In-depth analysis of every borough... including an 'all out' race, our political hot potato and a controversial new battleground

Boris Johnson will be tested at the ballot box for the first time since the Downing Street lockdown parties scandal

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Bitter battle for Greater Manchester's most tightly contested council flares up again

Bitter battle for Greater Manchester's most tightly contested council flares up again

Will Stockport change hands again at local elections 2022?

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Who gets your vote? The key policies and pledges from all the parties and independents standing in the Stockport council local elections

Who gets your vote? The key policies and pledges from all the parties and independents standing in the Stockport council local elections

The borough - under no overall control since 2011 - will undoubtedly be one to watch, with Labour and the Lib Dems again neck and neck in their battle to run the town hall.

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All the candidates standing in Stockport council local elections 2022 by ward

All the candidates standing in Stockport council local elections 2022 by ward

All eyes are sure to be on Cheadle Hulme North - the borough’s bellwether seat - for an indication of which way the electoral wind is blowing.

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'You're acting like you've had a ropey one night stand and now want to leave': Eyebrow-raising political attack at council meeting

'You're acting like you've had a ropey one night stand and now want to leave': Eyebrow-raising political attack at council meeting

Stockport's Conservative group backed Elise Wilson to remain as council leader following last May's local elections.

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Stockport council leader hints at offering £15 rebate for band A-D houses ahead of key budget meeting

Stockport council leader hints at offering £15 rebate for band A-D houses ahead of key budget meeting

'Listening to ideas to benefit all, particularly the most vulnerable - that is what your Labour-Led council will do'

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