Published Date:
01 May 2008
THE Labour leader of South Tyneside Council lost his seat to the Independent candidate in the biggest result of the night.
Paul Waggott lost to Geraldine White, a former Labour councillor, following a close fight in the Fellgate and Hedworth ward.
Coun White said: "This is a big leap forward for the Independents in South Tyneside."
A shaken Mr Waggott, who has been council leader for 11 years, said: "I think the national situation may have affected the result, but I'm sure South Tyneside Council will continue to prosper."
Full result:
Fellgate and Hedworth
Ian Armstrong (Con) - 209
Paul Waggott (Lab) - 1,090
Geraldine White (Ind) - 1,212
Turnout: 41.5 per cent.
Independent gain from Labour.
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Last Updated:
02 May 2008 5:29 AM
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Source:
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Location:
South Shields
