Birmingham scrutiny row deepens after Reform challenge

Nick Dee
Sep 16, 2026
Partner
Birmingham City Council is revisiting how some of its most powerful scrutiny roles are organised after Reform UK challenged arrangements agreed following May’s elections. Reform is currently the largest political group on the council, with twenty-three councillors. Why did the Conservatives initially secure all seven scrutiny chairs, and what happens now? Watch the full report as the political row over who holds the council to account continues.Read full article
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