The Liberal Democrats have held Cheadle in last weeks parliamentary by-election. Liberal Democrat Mark Hunter held the seat with 19,953 votes, a 3,657 majority over Tory candidate, the Labour Party lost their deposit after crashing to just 4.6% of the vote.
Borough Council Liberal Democrat Group leader, Michael Headley has spoken out in support of the Trade Justice and Make Poverty History Campaigns.
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The Conservatives in Hythe have suspended the membership of former Tory Councillor Martin Ross who is standing against his own Party in Hythe South in a by-election to Hythe Town Council tomorrow. Former Conservative Councillor Martin Ross has called for a motion of no confidence in the local Conservative Party Chairman.
Paul Rowen (Rochdale, LDem)
Ted Heath, former prime minister and Conservative leader passed away aged 89. Parliamentary business was suspended after tributes had been paid by political allies and opponents alike.