Claim: In 2011 South Ribble Borough Council (under Lancashire County Council) election for Middleforth, Conservative Jenny Hothersall garnered 547 votes and Susan Prynn from the Labour Party Garnered 553 votes.
Evidence: South Ribble Council Elections: Middleforth (2 members) Conservative Jenny Hothersall 547 Susan Prynn Labour 553 South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district forming a lower-tier of local government under Lancashire County Council.