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Originally Posted by accysimon
How many Councillors also work Full Time and how many do it as a 'main' job role?
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The vast majority of Labour councillors work full-time although I can't speak for the Conservatives.
It doesn't pay well enough to make a career as a backbencher and although it may be a comfortable ride in the Cabinet while you're in favour you are subject to the whims of the Leader and the electorate to keep you there.
Currently, anyone who looks like the might be a threat to the leadership of the Conservatives seems to be kept at arm's length.