https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/harmer/Recent content in harmer on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 27 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/liberal-democrat-leader-set-to-become-birmingham-city-council-head-amid-coalition-talks/Wed, 27 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/liberal-democrat-leader-set-to-become-birmingham-city-council-head-amid-coalition-talks/The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between the Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and the newly established Better Birmingham Independents group are reportedly progressing positively. These parties, holding a combined total of 38 seats out of 101, are working towards agreeing on leadership roles, priorities, and a clear agenda for the council.