Leaderless and Ill Equipped The recent council leadership debacle in Kirklees has left many stunned by the admission from a newly elected Reform councillor that she doesn't understand how the council works.
Before rushing to judgment, it's worth examining what this reveals about our current state of governance.
In an era where party politics dominates local decision making, Sarah Wood's candid admission that she hasn't had time to read the council constitution is refreshing.