Stockport council's Labour leader insists says she 'will not step down' as post-election power struggle rumbles on

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The Labour leader of Stockport council has confirmed she will not step down as the post-election stand-off over who runs the town hall rumbles on.

Coun Elise Wilson, who became town hall chief in 2019, says the council needs stability as it recovers from the pandemic - and there should be no change at the top until next year 'at the earliest'.

Under the authority's ‘strong leader’ model, Coun Wilson remains in post until either her four-year term comes to an end, she loses her seat or is removed by a full council vote.

But with the Lib Dems intent on taking the reins after emerging as the largest group at last week’s local elections, the matter looks set to be