They campaigned in this months local election claiming they wanted to supposedly ‘fix’ what they thought was wrong with the Council, yet they are not even attempting to form an administration.
They were the clear beneficiaries of the recent elections in Oldham but by refusing to step up are abdicating their responsibility and betraying the voters who lent them their support.
They seem to want it both ways; they want to campaign to take control, and opt for the easy life when the opportunity comes. Judging by the response from some who voted for Reform this month, the excuses don’t wash and it may well be a short honeymoon even in opposition.
No act is without consequences and it’s fair to say the thought of Reform leader (and former Conservative) Lewis Quigg handing over control of the council to HMO landlord, Oldham Group leader (and former Conservative) Kamran Ghafoor hasn’t gone down well at all.
If you’d like to see my appearance on The Granada Debate on ITV earlier this week in full, head to 
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/watch-the-latest-granada-reports-from-monday-18th-may/sdvdqjt
Jim McMahon OBE MP 