Reform UK elect new group leader at Staffordshire County Council

Chris Large appointed group leader while full council vote on leadership to follow

Chris Large
Author: Katy WhitePublished 30th Jan 2026

The Reform UK group at Staffordshire County Council has chosen Chris Large as its new Leader.

Chris Large, who currently serves as the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, will oversee the group ahead of a Full Council meeting where the next Leader of the council will be formally decided.

Martin Murray, who is Acting Leader of Staffordshire County Council, will continue in this role until councillors cast their votes on 12th February 2024.

The forthcoming meeting will determine who will take on the leadership of Staffordshire County Council.

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