Claim: 2003 Worcester City Council election had two candidates one of whom was Conservative Robert Rowden
Evidence: One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control. After the election, the composition of the council was Conservative 19 Labour 10 Independent 5 Liberal Democrat 2 
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