ALTRINCHAM and Sale West’s Conservatives welcomed Lord Dobbs of Wylye, better known as Michael Dobbs, the author of the House of Cards and many other best selling works.

The dinner, with more than 170 members and supporters attending including Altrincham and Sale West MP Graham Brady and his wife Victoria, was held at Altrincham’s Cresta Court Hotel.

As well as an amusing and entertaining speech by Lord Dobbs, the audience also heard from Cllr Sean Anstee, the leader of Trafford Council.

A touch of magic was supplied by Howard Hughes, a member of the Magic Circle, who entertained the audience with a variety of card tricks.