Politics
Featherstone is currently a Labour stronghold. It is part of the Hemsworth constituency, and is represented by Labour MP Jon Trickett in the House of Commons and by 3 Labour Councillors on Wakefield Council: Dick Taylor, Graham Isherwood and June Cliffe. Featherstone Town Council is also controlled by Labour., Cllr Margaret Isherwood is the Mayor of Featherstone for 2012-13.
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