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    Kirklees council remain without a leader

    Friday, 26 June 2026 16:30

    Photo by Umair Dingmar on Unsplash

    Kirklees are yet to elect a leader. They were absent from the first West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) meeting since the election. Representatives from Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and York were all in attendance.

    As reported by the BBC, Reform did emerge victorious in the Kirklees local elections. They gained 29 out of the 69 available seats. No parties were able to gain party making it difficult to select a leader.

    Reform UK's Sarah Wood and Green Party leader Andrew Cooper were both nominated for the leadership. Both Wood and Green were unable to achieve a majority.

    Kirklees Council is expected to meet again on 15 July to once again attempt to elect a leader.

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