McMahon set to take on LGA Labour post

Cllr Jim McMahon is set to take over as leader of the Labour Group at the Local Government Association (LGA) after he pledged an independent review of the association.

Cllr Jim McMahon is set to take over as leader of the Labour Group at the Local Government Association (LGA) after he pledged an independent review of the Association. 

His fellow candidate - Wakefield MBC leader Peter Box - withdrew from the contest over the weekend following overwhelming support for Cllr McMahon at nomination stage. 

Heather Jameson

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