Article: Tory-Lib-Dem fight for official opposition

TORIES and Liberal Democrats will be slugging it out to decide who will be the official lead opposition on Dudley Council after next month's elections.

Labour have controlled the authority for 14 years and currently have an outright majority of 34.

This year there are two vacancies for previously Labour held seats - with ten Liberal Democrats and eight Conservatives in opposition.

The 72-seat council has 24 seats up for grabs, of which 20 are currently Labour held.

The Tories, who are defending two seats, are expected to make some gains, particularly with so many car workers living in the Dudley area.

One interesting candidate nominated is a Winston Churchill who is standing for the ...

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