Tories dominate Antoinette Sandbach enjoyed a resounding victory for the Conservatives in the Eddisbury constituency. Antoinette had a majority of nearly 13,000 over her Labour rival to take the seat which had been vacated by long-standing MP Stephen O’Brien. Her election to Westminster means that Antoinette has resigned her seat on the Welsh Assembly. Antoinette Sandbach (Cons) 24,167 James Laing (Lab) 11,193 Rob Millington (UKIP) 5,778 Ian Priestner (Lib Dem) 4,289
l Shortly before the general election Tarporley Sixth Form students were treated to the spectacle of a hustings debate with the five main candidates for the Eddisbury ward. The debate was chaired by Director of Sixth Form, Jason Lowe, who introduced Sixth Formers, staff and governors to Antoinette Sandbach (Con), James Laing (Lab), Ian Priestner (LD), Andrew Garman (Green) and Rob Millington (UKIP). After previously reviewing local and national party campaign messages, students questioned the candidates on issues such as the NHS, tuition fees, regional infrastructure, the EU and the expansion
l In the local elections there was a big shock when Labour wrestled control of Cheshire West and Chester Council from the Conservatives. In this area, it was a clean sweep for the Tories. Mike Jones enjoyed a big win in Tattenhall, while Eveleigh Moore Dutton won in Tarporley and Eleanor Johnson took Gowy ward. John Leather and Hugo Deynem were also successful for the Conservatives in Tarvin and Kelsall ward.
of our local villages into greenbelt land. The debate culminated in a question from Deputy Head Boy, Tom Critchley, who asked each candidate: “If you had to vote for another party, which party would you vote for?” Students were asked for a show of hands to confirm their intention to vote. Pictured: Tina Everton, Sixth Form Pastoral Manager, James Laing, Rob Millington, Antoinette Sandbach, Andrew Garman, Ian Priestner, Liam Martin, deputy head teacher, and Jason Lowe, director of sixth form and deputy head teacher, along with school governors. Photograph courtesy of Matty Davies
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