FEW Labour councils will have much to smile about in York today. But Lord Mayor David Horton could be forgiven for looking more cheerful than some of his colleagues.

Not only did he retain his seat on City Of York Council, but he is to be married on Sunday in a civil ceremony at Barley Hall, followed by a blessing in the Lady Chapel at York Minster.

We wish the Lord Mayor and his bride, Jane Robinson, all the best for their life together. Some things are more important than politics.

Updated: 11:33 Friday, May 02, 2003