REFORM'S WARWICKSHIRE LEADER STEPS DOWN AFTER 41 DAYS

THE newly appointed leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned from his leadership role after just 41 days.

- By MATT LLOYD & ANDY MITCHELL

A statement from the council conveyed Councillor Rob Howard's (Attleborough) regret as he stepped down from the leadership position he assumed following Reform UK's success in the May local elections.

He cited health concerns as the reason for his departure, though he remains a member of the council. “This has been a very difficult decision to take,” his statement read.

“The role of leader is an extremely demanding role and regretfully my health challenges now prevent me from carrying out the role to the level and standard that I would wish. I am honoured and privileged to have held the role, even if only for a short time.

“I remain committed to my continued role working as a county councillor for the benefit of Warwickshire residents.”