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Re-elected MP insists on foot and mouth action


Robbie Robinson reports


IN his acceptance speech after being returned as MP for the Ribble Valley, Mr Nigel Evans pledged to make the Government place the foot and mouth cri­ sis at the top of its


agenda. Clearly pleased With his


success and smiling broadly, he accepted the congratula­


tions of the other candi­ dates arid his supporters. He said: "I am absolutely


. "However, he adopted a more sombre tone as he explained how he was deter­ mined that the new Labour Government would be urged, to tackle foot and mouth disease quickly and


■ delighted and humbled by my victory, it'ssuperb."


effectively. He said: "I want full


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wins in county election battle


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THE previous holders of the four Ribble Val­ ley seats.on Lancashire County Council were all re-elected by com­ fortable majorities. The three Tories - two are also on Ribble Valley


Borough Council - were all challenged by Liberal


, Democrats who are on


the council too. Liberal Democrat stren­


gth in the Clitheroe town area was reflected in the return of- the party's Coun. Stephen Sutcliffe,


who polled 3,152 votes, ahead, of Conservative Mrs Vanessa :Townson,


: 2,585, and Mr Thomas Burns, Labour, with


1,469. . But Coun. Mrs Margaret


j Sutcliffe failed in her bid to ) unseat County Coun.


Albert Atkinson, Conserva­ tive, in Ribble Valley North-East ward. She received 3,011 votes to his j


4,696.In the other three-cor­


nered contest, last year s R ib b l e Valley Mayor, Coun.


Chris Holtom, was an easy winner for the Conserva­ tives in Ribble ■ Valley South-West. He had 3,933 votes, with Liberal Democ­ rat Coun. Graham Sowter | coming second on 1,673 and Mr Andy Campbell, Labour, polling 1,034. In Longridge Ward, |


Coun. Mrs Mary Wilson returned with 3,659 votes against the 2,724 of Coun. Brian Collis, Liberal Demo-


■ crat.


Council now has 44 Labour members, 26 Tories, six Lib­ eral Democrats and two minority party representa- | tives, including a Green.


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Top broadcaster talks about a lesson in life


A LARGE audience of members and guests of the Clitheroe University of the Third Age listene


a too sneaker with rapt attention. Author and broadcaster Mr Frank Delaney was


invited to give the branch's foundation lecture. I t was ■ organised by Mrs Margret Shaw and chaired by Mr |


P Th(Ne0ctmeXe2re of CRGS Sixth Form College was I nacked to hear Mr Delaney explain how he had experi­ enced teaming through writing and hence learnt about I


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- farmers wanted to get on with farming and were aggrieved that they had been sidelined during the


corhperisatiori paid to farm­ ers and an immediate recov­ ery package arranged for those in the rural tourist industry." He said that


election. ' He has already voiced his


support for all aspects of rural businesses which have been affected by the spread of. foot and mouth disease and by the restrictions cre­ ated by government attempts to eradicate it. He added: "Now. the election is over let's get on with the


job."Despite the long term support he has received in his constituency, Mr Evans was ill at ease as the count progressed. He said: "I'm


Candidates and their .


wracking wait as the count goes ahead. Far right: a ner­


Right: a nerve-


vous Mr Evans makes notes during


the count. Below: Mr Evans promises to do his


utmost to serve the Ribblc Valley as its MP.


compensated for by the feel­ ings of happiness that the party has made gains in the


rest of the country." Afterwards he congratu­


lated Mr Evans on his vic­ tory, but added that he was pleased that the Conserva­ tive party had not regained power. He said: "We will


fight again." Many schools were hold­


ing examinations, so coun­


try houses, shops and churches were pressed into service as polling stations. Some had disinfectant mats on the roads and at entrances to conform to FMD biosecurity measures. The count was held in the’ gym at Roefield Leisure


Centre.Compared to the trend in the rest of the country Rib- hle Valley figures proved different once again. Although other Labour can­ didates had reduced sup­ port, . Mr . Johnstone improved his vote, even though the turnout was


down on 1997. A much reduced vote


very nervous. I hate the count. I n fact I'm here early .


; because my agent dragged tne in."


' ,0and,counted,.and progress across the country was foK


supporters attempted to gauge a measure of their vote as the piled voting papers were sorted, checked


• -" " ‘'Labour candidate Mr Johnstone said: "Well, we're


Labour Party."


’ Liberal’s Mr Michael Carr said: "It looks like the Con- servatives are going to hold it," though he appeared very disappointed as the results were announced. He


' - Early in the count, the , . lowed on television. \*1’’ •.


not going to win here, but I'm pleased with the five per cent increase in my vote. It's a brilliant result for the


nationally and a general swing from both Labour and Conservative support­ ers, showed an overall improvement in votes and seats for the Liberal Democrats. However, Mr Carr lost 30% of his vote,


ty by 41%. Orie 1997 Liberal Democ­ '


rats voter said: "It was tac­ tical voting, a vote agai nst Blair. I voted for Mr Evans because I wanted to ensure there would be someone, from here in Parliament


opposing Labour. He added: "The Conserv­


ative Party said it would hold a public enquiry into foot and mouth disease if it won. Blair won't do that." ■ Detailed results are: Mr Nigel Evans (Cons):


25,308


said: "I had hoped for a bet­ ter result than this, but it's


Mr Michael Carr (Lib- ,T.U


Dem): 14,070 Mr Marcus Johnstone


(Lab): 9,793 Majority: 11,238 Turnout: 66.4%


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