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Reform UK Councillor Steps Down for Family | Leicester News
Reform UK councillor Helen Butler has resigned from her Shepshed seat on Leicestershire County Council, citing family commitments as the primary reason—she wants to be more present for her young children. Elected in May 2025 and previously serving as cabinet member for finances and resources, her departure reduces Reform UK’s council seats to 23 out of 55, triggering a by-election. Butler expressed pride in her community work and gratitude for the trust placed in her, emphasizing she gave her all to the role. The council’s current composition now includes 18 Conservatives, 11 Liberal…
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