Rotherham West Ward 2014

This will be one of the most interesting Wards to follow this year, as Jahangir Akhtar will be seeking re-election for Labour, defending just, 42,6% share of the vote the last time out!

This victory was only possible in 2010 because of the way the opposition vote split, giving him a significant numerical majority, due to the simultaneous General Election which concealed the potential for disaster this time round, perhaps .

A bit of hubris was all it needed to make Akhtar believe he was popular and safe.

Suspect the voters will not be making the same mistake this time round?

Rotherham West previous results.

Jahangir Akhtar, labour Candidate leaflet:

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Two Respect candidates enter the fray!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by rothpol

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Respect Party a have announced their first two local election candidates for Rotherham:

2014 elections – first look at the battleground

Posted on July 30, 2012 by rothpol

The 2014 Battleground, first look. These are the incumbent Councillors who’s Term of Office, expires May 2014. Ward Incumbent Party Anston & Woodsetts Ward Jo Burton Lab Boston Castle Ward Rose McNeeley Lab Brinsworth & Catcliffe Ward Alan Buckley Lab … Continue reading →