By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry, who represents Harefield ward, is again leader of the Southampton Conservative group, replacing Cllr Marley Guthrie.
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Guthrie (Sholing ward) has been the leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council since the local election in May (2022) after the Tories lost their leadership to Labour.
When the Tories were in power the previous municipal year, it was Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry who led them with Cllr Jeremy Moulton as his deputy.
The new leader took to social media to broadcast his enthusiasm.
He said: “I am delighted and very grateful to have been elected as Leader of the Opposition Conservative Group again. I am very grateful to the team for their support.
“We will be holding the new Labour council to account on leading our city, building our team, getting out and speaking to our residents and businesses across the city with a vision to winning back control of the council again, restoring pride in our city and getting Southampton moving again.
“It’s great to be back and I’m looking forward to the speaking to many of you on how we can build a great city together for the future.”
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