Sheffield Labour group elect new leader

Councillor Julie Dore, Sheffield Labour group's new leader.

Sheffield council’s Labour group have elected Arbourthorne councillor Julie Dore as their new leader, following the death of Jan Wilson last month.

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Cllr Bryan Lodge will remain as deputy leader.

Cllr Dore will make her first appearance as leader at this afternoon’s full council meeting. We’ll have more details later this evening.