First Lib Dem council leader in Wales since 2012 on the way

May 25, 2022 - 8:26 pm

The Liberal Democrats made 10 net gains in Powys in the May local elections, taking the group from 14 to 24. As a result, there will shortly be the first Liberal Democrat council leader in Wales since 2012:

We're pleased to confirm an agreement with Powys Labour councillors has been concluded and that the Progressive Partnership will be nominating @LibPowys
Leader @JamesGibsonWatt as the next leader of @PowysCC.
Full details will follow after the AGM tomorrowhttps://t.co/gCMO3my2gM
— Powys Lib Dem Councillors (@LibPowys) May 25, 2022

Congratulations and good luck James.

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