The council leader in Oldham announced her intention to step down amidst a political stalemate, with Reform UK being the second largest group in the council.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
The council leader in Oldham announced her intention to step down amidst a political stalemate, with Reform UK being the second largest group in the council.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Reform UK achieved results in Greater Manchester and Oldham while challenging establishment politics.1 source
- Pam Byrne was nominated as a councillor in the Oldham council.Sub-event
Pam Byrne is seeking the leadership role as Mayor in Oldham.1 source
- Lucia Rea served as a councillor in the affected body in Oldham on May 26, 2026.Sub-event
Oldham council leader steps down amid political stalemate and Reform UK's growing influence.1 source
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The entities involved
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Oldham
metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England
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Arooj Shah
British politician and leader of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Reform UK
right-wing populist political party
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- oldham-chronicle.co.uk
- oldham-chronicle.co.uk
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- oldham-chronicle.co.uk
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk