article_snippet.sent: The shocking sequence of events unfolded after Jo Stephenson's led controversial Lib Dem plans to boost the council's income by ending free street parking in Cumbria.
article_snippet.sent: Kendal coroner's court heard last month that in the run-up to the day on which Kendal coroner's court jumped off Kendal coroner's court roof, Mr Stephenson had been under 'considerable political pressure', and 'preoccupied by a culmination of matters'.
article_snippet.sent: Mrs Stephenson, who had two children with Mr Stephenson, does not believe Mr Stephenson husband was suicidal but that her husband was so distressed by the personal attacks on her husband, her husband was not thinking properly.
article_snippet.sent: but Mr Stephenson is just a typical modern politician who likes to whizz around the Lakes from one photo opportunity to another. '
article_snippet.sent: Mr Stephenson may see Mr Stephenson as a future leader of the Lib Dems but
article_snippet.sent: Mr Stephenson's not the sort of character I would like to see in that job.'
article_snippet.sent: Mr Stephenson said Mr Stephenson husband was 'absolutely delightful,' adding: 'Jo didn't seek political glory, her husband wasn't like that.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Jo Stephenson's widow was vilified over the new parking charges in Tim Farron constituency .
  