It is considered a safe Labour, seat and has been represented since 1987 by Eric Illsley, however the seat is now held by Illsley as an independent MP, after he was suspended from the Labour party over the expenses row.
It is considered a safe Labour. It has been represented since 1987 by Eric Illsley. A safe Labour is seat. After he was suspended from the Labour party over the expenses row. This was what the seat is now held by Illsley as an independent MP.