"He's become a very weak mayor, " said Rahaman Muhammad, president of the Newark labor union, SEIU Local 617, a former supporter who is now an outspoken critic.

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Prince Charles, who is patron of the Soil Association and an avid supporter of "local sourcing initiatives" met year seven students taking part in a cookery lesson.

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He went to a local campaign office and phoned a surprised potential supporter.

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Something about one of the fans caught my attention ... he didn't look like a travelling supporter, but appeared to be a local.

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As a self-declared "staunch supporter" of the teaching profession and local education authorities - but opponent of selection - Mr Willis had been moderately supportive of Labour policies.

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Key appointments included Anthony Albanese - seen as a Rudd supporter - as minister for regional development and local government, replacing Simon Crean, who forced the leadership ballot.

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Fans through the supporters' trust still own 20% of the club and have one supporter-director on the board, which is otherwise made up of local businessmen, also fans.

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With Lady Thatcher, a fervent supporter of Section 28, listening intently, she said it would be perfectly legal for a local authority to promote homosexuality in lessons such as English, where parents have no right to withdraw their children.

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