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The Labour Southampton City Council Leader has sensationally apologised for misleading the public over the resignation of a colleague.
Council Leader Richard Williams released s statement that said - "Cllr Keith Morrell had been forced to step down from the city council’s ruling Cabinet for health reasons" - When he actually quit over disagreement on policy.
The Tory opposition on the council has now tabled a motion to "depose the Labour leader". A vote of no confidence is reported to be taking place next Thursday.
