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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Alas, that is something we will never know now although my impressions of the nature of the man suggest otherwise to me. I admit that trying to hold on to three positions is unviable but the residents of Accrington don't seem to be screaming too loudly about Graham retaining his county seat.

As has been pointed out by several people, a county seat not only keeps your feet on the ground but also gives you a wider knowledge of the local big picture. Graham is doing a splendid job in my opinion and has been of invaluable help since before I joined the council.

The Conservatives may rail against this new mergeance of district, county and parliamentary levels but I fail to see how greater discourse between the three is in any way a bad thing.

It smacks of envy, to be blunt.

ENVEY:rofl 38:Thanks Ken thats the best laugh I've had for years, in fact I might even print that out and frame it