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1925:Clive William Morgan
1671:Paul Anthony Collins
1413:Fredrick Bown Walker
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3395:Newcastle upon Tyne
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2603:"Wigan Life Centre"
1777:Independent Network
1749:Raymond Whittingham
1685:Michael John Crosby
1025:Independent Network
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904:Ronald Josef Conway
739:Independent Network
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181:Other parties (11)
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