SALFORD

[DSM2]

At last, definitive proof that Salford is populated by mindless, corrupt chavs: (Not really, only a 17.5% turnout - so re-elected by 6.5% of the constituents............................)


'Labour has held on to a council seat in the Salford constituency of Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, despite her involvement in the expenses row.

Matt Mold won the Irwell Riverside by-election with a reduced majority. The Lib Dems came second and the BNP third.

It was the first test of voter feeling following the expenses scandal.

Ms Blears has paid £13,332 to the Inland Revenue after she failed to pay capital gains tax on the sale of the flat designated as her second home.

She told the taxman the property was her main residence, an action Gordon Brown called "unacceptable".

Backlash

Ms Blears attended the count on Thursday night and said she was "absolutely delighted" with the outcome.

Speaking afterwards, she said: "The result shows the values of Salford people are the values of the Labour Party."

[Skipppy]

That last snippet really shows that they do live in wonderland.

Please, for the love of god make sure that your vote counts in the upcoming elections. Deface your ballot paper if necessary to make your feelings known, but do not not attend.

[Prof Beard]

DSM2 said:

Ms Blears attended the count on Thursday night and said she was "absolutely delighted" with the outcome.

Speaking afterwards, she said: "The result shows the values of Salford people are the values of the Labour Party."

I think Gordo would be surprised to learn that his parties values include vandalism, car theft and crack dealing (well crack dealing anyway )

[CobolMan]

Many residents will be taking money from the taxpayer that they're not entitled to.........