Opposition parties forming Durham council alliance against will of people , Labour leader claims
Cllr Carl Marshall, who is leader of Durham Labour Group, said being excluded from talks between the other parties was disappointing
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Durham County Council s Labour group has slammed its political rivals after they revealed plans to form a coalition in order to take control of the authority.
Durham County Councillor Carl Marshall DURHAM County Councillor Carl Marshall has been elected leader of the County Durham Labour group. The 40-year-old’s appointment follows the resignation of Councillor Simon Henig after the recent council elections saw Labour lose control of the authority. Cllr Marshall, a father-of-three from Stanley, will now lead the local party through negotiations with other councillors and groups to determine who runs the council. His position was confirmed at a meeting on Saturday and Cllr Rob Crute, who represents Blackhall, has been elected as his deputy. Cllr Marshall said: “We are very bruised off the election.