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Labour candidate Shefali Begum wants “prosperous thieving” Rochdale

By Caron Lindsay | Fri 13th April 2012 - 10:55 am

I guess there always has to be some humility when you see that an opposition candidate has had a bit of a proof-reading failure. After all, it could just as easily happen to you.

That said, Labour candidate for the Spotland and Falinge ward of Rochdale Council Shefali Begum will no doubt be very embarrassed after reading her pitch on the Rochdale Online website in which she says:

I believe to make a prosperous thieving borough we need united and strong communities which are dedicated and passionate about where they live and their future generations will reside.

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Posted in News | Also tagged local elections, rochdale and shefali begum | 16 Comments

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