Lewis Quigg, Reform UK's first leader in Oldham, has resigned as a councillor and is leaving politics altogether, citing pressure on his family. The Saddleworth Independent reported the announcement on October 23.

Cllr Quigg had represented Royton North since 2022 and had already left Reform UK during an investigation, the party confirmed. He said he wanted to "lead a private life away from public life and politics".