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The recently elected leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned, leaving his 18-year-old deputy in charge.

Reform UK councillor Rob Howard released a short statement in which he said he had made the decision with "much regret".

He also confirmed that his current deputy, George Finch, would serve as interim leader until the council confirmed a new leader in due course.

蜜芽传媒 CWR's Phil Upton has been talking to Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor.

In a statement Interim Warwickshire Council Leader George Finch said:

"I extend my gratitude to Cllr Howard for his service to Warwickshire. I understand his reasons for taking the decision he has and look forward to working with him in the future.
"As interim leader I will ensure that this council is in steady hands until a new leader is elected by the group so that we can deliver meaningful results for Warwickshire. Our mission to deliver for residents remains unchanged."