Tough words ahead of vote
There will be no love lost among would-be politicians battling it out for votes in Peasedown St John on Valentine's Day.
Labour and Co-operative Party candidate Jordan Ness has launched an outspoken attack on a pressure group which he says dominates the parish council as the village prepares to go to the polls on February 14.
The 19-year-old, who hopes to become the youngest parish councillor ever elected locally, attacked Peasedown 1st and accused B&NES Liberal Democrat Councillor Nathan Hartley – whose mother and stepfather lead the pressure group – of trying to micro-manage all political activity in the village.
Law student Mr Ness faces competition from Peasedown 1st candidate and mother-of-five Becci McCafferty and former village parish clerk John Whittock, who is not standing for any political party. Mr Ness said: "The dominant Peasedown 1st still rules the roost – despite their support leaking away in the past few months. If local people elect me I will be challenging the stranglehold this group has on Peasedown St John. They are holding us back."
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Mr Hartley said he was angered and upset by Mr Ness's comments, adding: "I cannot believe someone would stoop so low during a parish council by-election." He laughed off claims he was the controlling force behind Peasedown 1st, and said the group included members of the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.
2 Comments
by Viscount_V
Friday, February 08 2013, 10:17AM
“It's an already politicised Parish council thanks to the architect of Peasedown 1st. It's time for transparency on exactly who people are voting for. Jordan is as he states, a Labour and co-operative Party candidate. The very best of luck to him.”
by EasyZyder
Friday, February 08 2013, 8:20AM
“Cllr Hartley is wrong when he claims members of the Labour Party are also also members of Peasedown 1st. It's not true. Perhaps he can qualify his statement by telling us who he's talking about?
Good luck Jordan on Thursday.”