'It has been the honour of my life': Reform UK Leicestershire leader steps down after mounting pressure

'It has been the honour of my life': Reform UK Leicestershire leader steps down after mounting pressure

The Reform UK leader of Leicestershire County Council has stepped down following pressure from councillors.

Statement from Dan Harrison, Leader of Leicestershire County Council

Earlier today (2 November) I wrote to the Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Council, Jane Moore, advising her of my intention to step down as Leader of the Council. This was following advice I received from my Deputy Leader and Chief Whip. It has been the honour of my life to lead the first Reform UK administration at County Hall following the county council elections in May 2025. Since then, the council has made many great achievements -…

'It has been the honour of my life to lead the first Reform UK administration at County Hall'

The leader of Leicestershire County Council has this afternoon (Monday) quit the role after leading the Reform UK minority administration for 18 months.