Reform Warwickshire council head quits after five weeks, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Rob Howard’s ‘health challenges’ are behind resignation and teenage deputy George Finch will serve until replacement found

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A Reform UK councillor has resigned as leader of Warwickshire county council just five weeks after he was elected, leaving his 18-year-old deputy in the role.

Rob Howard said health problems were preventing him from carrying out the role, to which he was elected on 16 May, “to the level and standard I would wish” as he stepped down after 42 days in office.