Ross Irving is new leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Friday, June 05, 2009, 12:50
The Conservation and Independent Alliance Group leader defeated in Brian Ward, leader of the City Independents, in the contest at the Civic Centre in Stoke.
Both contestents saw off competition from Labour's Mike Barnes, and Alby Walker from the BNP.
The BNP walked out after their candidate was rejected.
Breaking News: Ross Irving is new leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council
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