Oldham Labour Leader Steps Down, Council Faces Leadership Vacuum

Oldhams Labour leader, Arooj Shah, steps down after a disappointing local election, with Labour losing seats and Reform UK surging. Shah, the first Muslim woman leading a northern town hall since 2021, is known for her achievements like opening a new market and saving the local theater. However, the council now faces a leadership vacuum, with no clear majority and Reform UK also ruling out coalitions. Big projects like a new academy and two thousand homes are at risk, and Shah warns against scrapping plans for political gains.

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