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Originally Posted by Tealeaf
Where does the Honourable Councillor Jones come into this equation? If there is a vote for the leader of the council on the 18th May, will he be there as councillor for Peel or will he be in the Commons as Member for Hyndburn? He can't be in both places at once. So unless there is a proxy vote then he will have to return to Hyndburn for the council AGM...which raises the question of who will be responsible for his first class return rail fare - HBC, Hyndburn Labour Party or the taxpayer?
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The 18th May will be the first day of the new Parliament as well.