As election night drew to a close in Sunderland, two very different Labour councillors shared their pride at representing their respective wards.
For the past 26 years, Cllr Harry Trueman has been a regular face in his ward of Washington West, and he has campaigned tirelessly on behalf of his beloved party. Serving his area since 1995, the 74-year-old - who was a cabinet member for over 15 years and held the post of Deputy Leader before becoming Leader - gave thanks for the 1,534 votes he secured on election night, and showed no intention of slowing down.
Cllr Trueman maintained a Labour hold on the ward by a hefty margin of 964 votes, with closest rival, Samantha Jayne Cosgrove of the Conservatives securing 570 votes at the Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre on May 4.
