Theresa Stewart, controversial ‘Loony Left’ leader of Birmingham city council – obituary
She turned down a lunch date with the Queen and ruled out an Olympic bid – but denied holding a workshop for disabled lesbians
Theresa Stewart in 1994
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Theresa Stewart, who has died aged 90, was the only female leader of Birmingham city council to date (from 1993 to 1999); she was Lord Mayor in 2000-01 and a member of the Labour Party for 72 years.
She concentrated on delivering “good public services” for the city, rather than prestige projects like the Convention Centre, Symphony Hall and National Indoor Arena promoted by her predecessor Sir Dick Knowles.