May 3, 2007 11:46

Blur man standing for election today

Dave Rowntree hopes to become councillor

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Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is set to stand for election today (May 3).

He is hoping to become a councillor for the ward of Marylebone in Westminster in the by-elections, which take place today (May 3).

Rowntree will be standing for Labour in what is a firmly Conservative seat.

To read an exclusive interview with Rowntree go to our News Vulture blog.

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