English Democrat is new Mayor of Doncaster
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A member of the English Democrats today celebrated victory in a mayoral election after Labour and Conservative candidates crashed out of the contest.
Peter Davies was elected mayor of Doncaster with 25,344 votes, less than 400 more than his closest rival, independent candidate Michael Maye.
Doncaster Council attracted national attention earlier this year after it emerged that serious case reviews had been ordered over the deaths of seven children known to social services in the town.
The outgoing independent mayor, Martin Winter, decided not to run for re-election after facing criticism over his treatment of the matter.
The contest between Mr Davies and Mr Maye progressed to a second round, factoring in second-preference votes, after neither successfully gained 50 per cent in the first count.
Labour's Sandra Holland narrowly missed a place in the top two, while Conservative Jonathan Wood came fourth of seven candidates.
Mr Davies today said his victory marked "a new day for Doncaster" and promised "better times" for the town's residents in the future.
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I thank you
Firozali A Mulla
i didnt think it could get any worse but i think it just has.
for all of you that voted for davies just because what is happening in goverment hope you can all carry on and sleep at night. lets watch and see
I know Doncaster pretty well; guess you get the politicians you deserve...
I can’t wait to see you fail, it will happen. You are a crook, or if you're not, you soon will be.
I have been to a medical surgery in Lanzarote and there are signs everywhere that it is the patient's responsibility to provide a translator, if needed.
This also applies in Spanish Police stations - so where is the illegality within the EU?
Why should a council pay around £80 an hour for a translator. I few countries would pay for a translator for me in their country.
Gay Pride, and other minority groups should pay for police control if they wish to parade.Freedom should bring responsibilites, not passing the buck to the rate payer.
Mayor Davies will not succeed in everything - few do - but if he can pare down some of the nonsense that has escalated in public life, he will have a lot of support around the country.
Valtown