Local Political News Round-Up

It's all go with our locally elected politicians this week!

Seb Coe - about as popular in Corby as a
completely inflammable building

Seb Coe snubs Corby!

Council leaders in Corby have reacted angrily to news that the Olympic torch will not remain there for an overnight stop or even visit their town.  A spokesman said, "We believe the Olympic committee has made an monumental blunder.  Don't they know we've just built a little football ground?  Haven't they seen our Primark?  Have they forgot about the steelworks which closed down, blah blah blah."

Hope slings hook!

Meanwhile, former MP Phil Hope has announced he does not want to be considered for the Corby seat at the next election.  He said, "You elected some chic-lit writing air-head who can't even point out Corby on a map!  Tough!  You're stuck with her!"  "Mind you, I would..." he added.

Hakewell changes tune!



"Et, tu Roberts?"



Meanwhile, meanwhile over in Kettering, council leader Jim Hakewell has been ousted by fellow Tories shortly after leading them to victory at the election.  The Braybrooke based Kettering councillor said, "Funny thing is, the second I was knifed in the back by my colleagues, and was no longer leader, I thought to myself, wouldn't it be good to help the Poppies sort out a new football ground!" 

New Council leader Russell Roberts adds, "Curiously, I was all in favour of working with Kettering Town, but now I am in a position to do something about their plight, all I really want to do is f*ck up the town centre and tell the Poppies to go to hell!"