Sykes: ‘proud moment’
Date published: 12 May 2010
OLDHAM’S Lib-Dems leader Howard Sykes described the historic deal as “a proud moment.”
He said: “It has been a long time since we have had Liberals in the national government. There will be challenges ahead but these are exciting times and it is refreshing to see national politicians putting the national interest first.”
Meanwhile, Oldham’s Conservative party leader Jack Hulme gave a cautious thumbs up.
He said: “Like many other people I have some reservations about it, but it does seem, given the way the electorate voted last week, the logical way forward.
“I like the spirit of give and take that seems to be prevailing down at Westminster.
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