Rumour Mill

I'm hearing what is said to be a very solid rumour that a certain senior NCC councillor is planning an exit from local government and has ambitions of becoming an MEP. I have been given a name but, because I can't substantiate it, I'm not passing it on at this stage.

If it is true it would seriously change the political dynamic at NCC. More importantly, I will be able to go around looking smug with a *you read it here first* face on.

The Rumour Mill Pt 2

Just for the record, my earlier claim of an Executive councillor not standing in the upcoming elections did not refer to Hassan Ahmed, so that means there two of them leaving in May.

Also, I've heard of another councillor no longer standing so, if all my rumours are true, Labour have lost two key executive members and three rank and file.

Update - Cllr Newton's 'Independent' status now confirmed on NCC website.