article_snippet: A court heard the bust-up started after the politician attended the Stoke-on-Trent City Council event alone because Miss Simmons was unable to attend.
article_snippet: Prosecutor Edward Saulsby said the couple had been together for about one year and were planning to get engaged.
article_snippet: But the relationship became strained following the row following the Boxing Day function.
article_snippet: A court heard the bust-up started after the politician attended a Stoke-on-Trent City Council event.
article_snippet: The Civic Centre offices are pictured above . '