Reform UK-led council serving ‘plate of chaos' as deputy leader leaves role
Mr Boam, who is councillor for Whitwick in North West Leicestershire, said in a statement on social media: 'Despite the recent news, nothing's changed, I'll keep fighting for Whitwick at County Hall and doing everything I can to help get a Reform UK government and Nigel Farage as our next prime minister.'
It is currently unclear why Mr Boam no longer holds the two positions in the council.
The leader of the main opposition to the authority, Ms Taylor, said in a statement released on social media that the Reform-led council is delivering a 'shambles'.
She said: 'The Reform Administration at Leicestershire County Council has lacked leadership and direction from the very start.
'So it comes as no surprise to us that Cllr Joseph Boam has been shown the door after just three months as Deputy Leader of Leicestershire County Council and Cabinet Lead Member for Adults.
'Frankly, he was wholly unqualified for such a critical role and lacked the experience or judgment to bring anything of value to the position.
'Adult Social Care and Communities is one of the most important and challenging portfolios in local government.
'It requires steady hands, long-term commitment and a depth of understanding.
'What it has been given instead is instability, poor judgment, and revolving-door appointments.
'At a time when Leicestershire needs stability, vision, and experienced leadership more than ever, residents are being served a plate of chaos.
'Reform promised change, what they're delivering is a shambles.'
A Reform UK source said: 'Joseph deserves thanks for his role in helping to establish the Reform Group at Leicestershire County Council and we wish him well as he moves into a new role where he will continue to support the group's efforts at County Hall.'
Ms Taylor said in a video posted on social media on Monday that the leader of the Reform-led county council, Dan Harrison, had 'sacked' Mr Boam over the weekend.
Reform won 25 out of the 55 seats on the council and formed a minority administration after the local elections in May, taking control from the Conservatives.
Mr Boam was not the youngest Reform councillor with a senior county council position, as 19-year-old George Finch is currently the leader of Warwickshire County Council.
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