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More Tory PPC troubles

By the founding editor | Tue 19th December 2006 - 3:00 pm

From the Yorkshire Post, 14/12/06:

A COUNCILLOR has apologised after lunging at a political rival during a debate on bullying.

Coun David Morton yesterday sent a formal apology to Richmondshire District Council’s chief executive Harry Tabiner and leader John Blackie after he had to be escorted from the meeting on Tuesday night.

Coun Morton hurled abuse before lunging at Richard Dunn, a member of the Independent Coalition for Richmondshire, as councillors were about to discuss the bullying scandal plaguing the authority.

Members of staff left the council chamber in tears, and it is understood the authority’s managers yesterday had to reassure workers worried for their safety at future meetings.

Coun Morton’s wife, Wendy, who is also a councillor but was not present at Tuesday’s meeting, was among a group of members found guilty of bullying staff.

She was selected at the weekend to stand in the Tynemouth constituency for the Conservatives at the next General Election.

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3 Comments

James Graham 20th Dec '06 - 11:06am

Wow, David Morton has defected, moved to Richmond and is married?! Clearly I’m out of touch.
Will 20th Dec '06 - 3:13pm

I did have to read that twice…
George 20th Dec '06 - 3:23pm

According to the Northern Echo Mrs Morton and her husband have now resigned from the council.

See the Northern Echo –
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.1078280.0.councillors_resign_following_row_over_swearing_in_chamber.php

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