SDLP's Morgan elected Belfast's Lord Mayor

SDLP councillor Martin Morgan was tonight elected Lord Mayor of Belfast.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2003 - 19:54

SDLP councillor Martin Morgan was tonight elected Lord Mayor of Belfast.

Mr Morgan, who represents the north of the city, beat off the challenge of two Unionist candidates – Bob Stoker of the Ulster Unionist Party and Robin Newton of the Democratic Unionist Party – who received 14 votes and 10 votes respectively.

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