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Double by-election in Brentford could spell trouble for Labour

Two by-elections have been called in two wards in Brentford both currently held by Labour. They should be fairly safe seats but the timing of these votes is a disaster for them. I think I am right in saying it comes as people who previously qualified for council tax support will be finding out how much extra they have to pay. 

Jeremy Parkinson ● 5d3 Comments

In the case of Sarai,we are fully entitled to ask for our money back.I would also loke to know which councillor is known as 'the member for Magaluf'.

Keith Iddon ● 3d

To paraphrase good old Oscar Wilde 'To lose one councillor may be regarded as a misfortune, to lose two looks like carelessness'.

Vanessa Smith ● 4d

The tax bills probably won't hit people's doorsteps until after the polls but I think most people receiving council tax support will be aware by now that they may be paying more. All incumbents of any party in any part of the world are struggling to get reelected due to having to deal with higher interest rates and deficits. Labour's advantage in Brentford was that they had some diligent councillors to make up for the absentee ones but this has lessened with Guy Lambert's expulsion. The Greens will probably be looking very closely at these two seats as they have worked harder in the area than other opposition parties.

Mark Evans ● 4d