Lib Dems first to name candidate in battle for disgraced councillor’s seat

BATTLE lines are being drawn for the by-election to replace disgraced councillor Andrew Roddison.

Roddison stepped down from his Brinsworth and Catcliffe seat on Rotherham Borough Council after being convicted of sexual assault in November.

The Liberal Democrats became the first party to declare a candidate for the February 2 by-election this week when they put forward doctor Adam Carter.

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