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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 2 MIN

Council Deadlock Leaves Power in Limbo

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

Oldham Council is stuck in political limbo after elections left no party with enough seats to form a majority, forcing officers to run day-to-day services while councillors remain paralyzed — a rare breakdown of local democracy with serious risks for projects, budgets, and even potential government intervention. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d524b05a2cde4981

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