US EditionUK city council leader resigns leaving 18-year-old left in charge of £1.5bn local authority
WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUN 25 – Rob Howard resigned citing health issues after just six weeks, leaving 18-year-old George Finch as interim leader managing a £500 million budget, Reform UK said.
- Rob Howard, a Reform UK councillor, stepped down from his role leading Warwickshire County Council in June 2025, just five weeks after his election in May.
- Howard stepped down due to health challenges that prevented him from fulfilling the demanding leadership role to his desired standard.
- The council, under Reform control since the May 1 election with 23 seats in a 29-seat body, appointed 18-year-old deputy George Finch as interim leader.
- Howard expressed that he felt honoured to have served in the position, while Finch committed to maintaining stable leadership of the council until a permanent leader is appointed.
- The leadership change occurs amid challenges like SEND provision, adult social care, and highways projects, with local parties expressing concern over Reform's instability.
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Reform UK council leader quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge
Another Reform UK councillor has quit. This time the leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned, leaving his 18-year-old deputy in charge, giving Nigel Farage and his party yet another headache. Reform UK councillor Rob Howard released a short statement in which he said he had made the decision with “much regret”. Cllr Howard said: “This has been a very difficult decision to take. “The role of leader is an extremely demanding role and re…
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