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== Political career ==
== Political career ==
Cyril Smith was appointed Labour Mayor of Rochdale in 1966.
At the 1970 UK general election, Smith failed to win the parliamentary seat of Rochdale for the Liberal Party, coming 2nd place.
At the 1970 UK general election, Smith failed to win the parliamentary seat of Rochdale for the Liberal Party, coming 2nd place.
Smith was elected to the House of Commons after won the a by-election in Rochdale on 26 October 1972 with 42% of the constituency vote.
Smith was elected to the House of Commons after won the a by-election in Rochdale on 26 October 1972 with 42% of the constituency vote.
In May 1979, some of the first accusations of sexual assault against Smith emerged. ''Rochdale Alternative Press'', an underground magazine in Smith's home town, published accusations that Smith had spanked and sexually assaulted young boys at a hostel he co-founded.
In May 1979, some of the first accusations of sexual assault against Smith emerged. ''Rochdale Alternative Press'', an underground magazine in Smith's home town, published accusations that Smith had spanked and sexually assaulted young boys at a hostel he co-founded.
== Allegations ==
== Allegations ==