Good to open up debate
This is the same Michael Mordey who jumped ship from St Michael’s ward when defeated and did not stay to fight for Labour, instead moving to contest Hendon
Another example is St Chad’s Coun Stuart Porthouse, who in the past unsuccessfully contested the-then Thornholme ward. Coun Porthouse, of course, is not seeking re-election.
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Hide AdCouncillor Porthouse’s ward colleague Councillor Gillian Galbraith lost an election in Hendon. Councillor Galbraith did not stay to fight again for her ‘loyal’ supporters there.
Millfield Labour Councillor Bob Price deserted his loyal voters in Fulwell to seek the safe seat in Millfield ward.
The current Conservative candidate in St Chad’s, Dominic McDonough, is a very good hard working candidate and if elected would be as visible and readily accessible as previous Conservative councillors.
There are many reasons why councillors/candidates may change wards but I would offer my thanks to Steven Master for opening up this issue.
Alan Wright