Increased council tax bills, along with another round of cuts, fuelled voters’ anger in the Coxford ward council by-election in Southampton on 14 March. Socialist Party candidate Sue Atkins, standing as Socialist Alternative, won an excellent 368 votes and 14% of the vote. The short six-week campaign followed the retirement of anti-cuts councillor Keith Morrell. […]
I was sad to hear that Keith Morrell has resigned as Independent “Putting People First” councillor for Coxford Ward. Keith and fellow councillors Don and Tammy Thomas, have consistently fought to maintain jobs and services in the face of the devastatingcuts. Keith can be justly proud of his record on the City council – he […]