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Sir Richard Charles Leese CBE (born 21 April 1951) is a British politician who served as Leader of Manchester City Council from 1996 to 2021. A member of the Labour Party, he was Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2021.
Sep 8, 2021 · The Labour leader, who oversaw the city's transformation from the 1996 bombing to the 2017 arena attack, announced his resignation on 8 September 2021. He said he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren and praised his colleagues and the city's achievements.
Sep 8, 2021 · The leader of Manchester City Council has announced that he will step down after 25 years in the role. Sir Richard Leese, who will leave the post on 1 December, said the decision reflected his...
Oct 13, 2021 · Outgoing Manchester council chief Sir Richard Leese will take charge of the NHS in the region as he becomes chair of a major new health board, it has been announced. Sir Richard, who has led...
Aug 9, 2021 · An in-depth interview with council leader Sir Richard Leese who is celebrating 25 years in the job. The interview covers a wide range of topics including housin Jonathan Schofield with a long read conversation with Manchester's political boss
May 7, 2023 · Manchester City is delighted to announce that Sir Richard Leese, former Leader of Manchester City Council, has been appointed as an Honorary President of the Club.
Dec 2, 2021 · Sir Richard Leese, who stepped down from the role of Manchester City Council leader in 2021, reflects on how the city has evolved since the 1980s recession. He says he is most proud of the city's self-belief and its transformation from a no-go area to a can-do city.
