Notts: Labour lose control of County Council after Campbell resignation wipes out single-seat majority

By The Newsroom
Published 21st Aug 2014, 15:21 BST
County Hall at Trent BridgeCounty Hall at Trent Bridge
County Hall at Trent Bridge
Coun Ian Campbell’s decision to quit the Labour party means they have lost their overall majority at County Hall.

Retford West councillor Campbell has resigned from the party, saying he didn’t like the direction Labour was going in.

Coun Campbell’s decision to become an Independent councillor means some changes to the set-up at County Hall as no political group now has an overall majority.

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Labour remains the largest party with the most councillors, holding 33 of the 67 seats but 34 are required for an overall majority.

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