IN reference to the letters page on the August 6, we would like to correct the misinformation that suggested Marie Rimmer is claiming councillor allowances since being elected as an MP.
Marie voluntarily stopped all of her councillor allowances, with immediate effect, on the day she was sworn in as a Member of Parliament.
Marie has not stood down as a councillor as she does not want to force a by-election that would cost the council and ultimately local taxpayers several thousand pounds to administer.
Marie continues to represent residents of West Park ward on council related issues as well as representing them in Parliament as their MP.
Office of Marie Rimmer MP
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