Mexborough First Explained

Mexborough First is a local political party based in Mexborough, South Yorkshire in England which holds all three of the town's seats on Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.[1]

History

The party was founded in 2012.[2]

At the 2014 Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council election, the party won 1 seat.[3]

At the 2015 Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council election, the party won 3 seats.[4]

At the 2017 election, the party held their 3 seats,[5] and achieved the same result in the 2021 election.

Ideology

Mexborough First is a local party which opposes High Speed 2.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: View registration – The Electoral Commission. 23 January 2021. search.electoralcommission.org.uk.
  2. Web site: Bradley. Mark. 3 May 2017. The story behind Mexborough First: an independent party in South Yorkshire. 23 January 2021. JUS News.
  3. Web site: Council. Doncaster. Local Elections 2014 – Doncaster Council. 3 March 2021. www.doncaster.gov.uk.
  4. Web site: Council. Doncaster. Local Elections 2015 – Doncaster Council. 3 March 2021. www.doncaster.gov.uk.
  5. Web site: Council. Doncaster. Local Elections 2017 – Doncaster Council. 3 March 2021. www.doncaster.gov.uk.
  6. Web site: Doncaster Council signed non-disclosure agreement with HS2 bosses. 23 January 2021. www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.