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Birmingham’s city council is stuck without a leader one month after a shocking election that shattered Labour’s majority — leaving over a million residents without clear governance. With no single party holding enough seats, a coalition of Greens, Lib Dems, and independents is stepping forward to build a stable, fair administration, calling on like-minded councillors to join quickly. Reform UK, now the largest party with 23 seats, refuses to join any coalition and vows to remain in opposition, while Labour has also ruled out collaboration, pledging to hold the new government accountable. Meanwhile, the Conservatives propose a “Group Leaders’ Council” to unify all parties under a shared framework — urging cooperation to tackle Birmingham’s urgent financial and political challenges.

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