Rochdale by-election: A town ignored and now inflamed
ROCHDALE, the former textile manufacturing town now infamous for its grooming gangs, is once again the focus of national attention. The by-election following the death of Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd that has become marred in a climate of fear, intimidation (including a death threat to one of the candidates) and sectarianism, takes place today[CK1] among 11 contenders. […]