For the latest Tameside news sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here British politics can often be a family affair. From the Benns and the Milibands, to the Johnsons and the Wintertons, plenty of relatives and spouses have fought elections and served their communities over the years.
It's no different at Tameside Council - where before last week's election, 14 of the borough's councillors were either related or married to each other.
And Leigh Drennan and his mum Jean were the latest family duo hoping to work together on the council. Heading into last week's vote, Leigh had served Ashton Hurst as councillor for nine years, while Jean was hoping to get a seat in the chamber for the first time as the Ashton St Michael's member. "People
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