Tag Archives: rossendale and darwen

The Voice

Lancashire Lib Dem PPC quits to spend more time with Rochdale Council

By The Voice | Sat 23rd January 2010 - 6:20 pm

The Lancashire Telegraph has the story:

Rochdale Council’s deputy leader, Dale Mulgrew, has withdrawn from the race to become MP for Rossendale and Darwen a week after declaring Rochdale was his first priority.

The son of comedian Jimmy Cricket drew widespread criticism from both Labour and Tory politicians after his comments following his promotion within Rochdale Council.

Speaking after his resignation, Mr Mulgrew said: “This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but clearly my priority from now on has to be on Rochdale.

“There are a lot of challenges, and what remains upmost in my thinking is continuing to represent the people

…

Continue reading »
Posted in News | Also tagged and | 4 Comments
Advert

Recent Comments

  • Ruth Bright
    Thanks Peter! Whatever happens in the General Election of 27/28 or 29 I am sure it won't be as traumatic as 2015. I remember my Mum and brother and I gather...
  • Peter Davies
    "And if you don’t think joining the SM and CU will produce growth you are undermining one of the strongest reasons for the UK becoming part of these instituti...
  • Peter Davies
    @Ruth. In the local elections we achieved a record number of seats. analysis showed that in areas where we do not have an MP, we lost both votes and councillors...
  • Steve Trevethan
    Might an associated root problem be a continuing/continuous lack of attention attracting/demanding “headline” policies which would benefit all of our societ...
  • Ruth Bright
    @Peter Davies, a real question, not a criticism, how do you know we are consolidating well in all 72 held seats? I can think of several PPCs who are working ...