A LABOUR civil war in the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead is likely to cost them the seat in the local elections, claim local Liberal Democrats.
Lobley Hill and Bensham ward is a top target for the Liberal Democrats in the local elections next month.
But former Labour councillor for Lobley Hill, Margaret Duddin, who was dumped by her party 2 years ago as candidate, is opposing Lib Dem campaigner Susan Craig and senior Labour councillor Kevin Dodds in the battle to be councillor for the ward.
Lib Dem campaign manager for Councillor Jonathan Wallace said, “Labour are in big trouble in Lobley Hill and Bensham. The closure of Lobley Hill Library has been deeply unpopular.
“The plan to close Windmill Hills School and demolish houses in Bensham have also made people very unhappy with Labour.
“Our candidate, Susan Craig, has been campaigning in the ward for some time. We are already confident that she will do very well. But with an ex-Labour councillor standing as well, Labour’s vote looks set to be split.
“And that could help the Lib Dems to win Lobley Hill and Bensham.”
Promoted and published by Noel Rippeth on behalf of Susan Craig, Liberal Democrat candidate for Lobley Hill and Bensham, all at 11 The Ridge, Ryton.
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