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New Conservative Leader Faces Controversy Amid Racism Claims

2/11/2026

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The Conservative Party named Large the new leader in Staffordshire, citing his 30 years in finance.
Large has lived in the county for 35 years.
He is listed as director of 12 dissolved companies, registered in France.
Large says these companies were part of his efforts to transform businesses.
Opposition leader Philip White criticized the appointment, linking Large to a racism scandal that toppled the previous leader and urged stability.

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The Conservative Party named Large the new leader in Staffordshire, citing his 30 years in finance.
Large has lived in the county for 35 years.
He is listed as director of 12 dissolved companies, registered in France.
Large says these companies were part of his efforts to transform businesses.
Opposition leader Philip White criticized the appointment, linking Large to a racism scandal that toppled the previous leader and urged stability.