Basildon Council leader Andrew Baggott speaks to Gateway 97.8 after re-election

Cllr Andrew Baggott has been re-elected as Leader of Basildon Council. The administration has moved from a Committee system to a Cabinet system.

Labour has accused the Conservatives of giving themselves a pay-rise, but the Tories disagree.

Political Editor Johnny Jenkins spoke to the council’s leader to discuss the structure change, the cost of living crisis, Ukrainian refugees, Depeche Mode and much more. Listen below.