Jackie Weaver and Handforth Parish Council have taught us anything, it's that council meetings can be feisty affairs. Former reality TV star Luke Marsden believes that the 58 days he spent in the Big Brother house back in 2008 would stand him in great stead for the often-confrontational world of being a local councillor. "I think anybody who watched me will know that I'm not shy when it comes to giving my opinion," the proud Wiganer chuckled. "I think I would have a much similar approach in the town hall.
I think that's what's needed." Luke, 33, lives in Whelley and is running as a Conservative candidate in his home ward of Aspull, New Springs and Whelley, in May's election.
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