Reform UK's New Leader Faces Criticism Over Political Assistant Hire

St Helens Council experiences a significant political shift as Reform UK takes control, leaving Labour with just two councillors. The new leader, George Woodward, an engineer, acknowledges his teams lack of experience and hires a political assistant, sparking controversy. Critics question the need for this role, especially considering the partys campaign to cut costs. Woodward defends the decision, stating its a common practice and will help avoid mistakes. The election results reflect a desire for change, with residents hoping for a brighter future. The new administration focuses on finding efficiencies and making improvements to revitalize the area. 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/0e2e0a0ed1378cb5