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Reform UK Councillor Steps Down for Family | Leicester News
Reform UK’s Helen Butler has resigned from Leicestershire County Council to prioritize family time with her kids, stepping down after just over a year in office — including a cabinet role she held until October. While proud of her work on road repairs and infrastructure in Shepshed, she cited family commitments as the driving force behind her exit. Her departure triggers a by-election and shifts council power slightly, leaving Reform UK with 23 seats. Butler praised colleagues and acknowledged resident frustrations over council tax, ending her term with gratitude for public service. Listen in…
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