Labour's newest recruit - Leading Lib Dem candidate defects to Labour

PAUL MOSS, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Denton and Reddish constituency at the next General Election has spectacularly joined Labour.

Paul Moss said: “The Liberal Democrats talk a good fight, but that’s all it is – talk."

"I have seen how the Lib Dems in Stockport have completely ignored local people and have helped to seriously damage communities like Reddish through their uncaring policies. At the same time, Tameside’s Labour Council have shown how, by working with local residents rather than against them, you can deliver the best services to a community.”

Commenting on the forthcoming Reddish North and Denton North East by-elections, Paul said: “There are two important by-elections in the Denton and Reddish constituency; one in the Tameside part and one in Stockport, both caused by the sad deaths of extremely hard-working Labour Councillors.

I felt I could not campaign under the Lib Dem banner any longer and that is why I am now actively campaigning for Labour’s Denise Ward in Denton and David Wilson in Reddish. They are both firmly rooted in the community and will make excellent Councillors and I urge people to support their campaigns.”

“I’m a local lad, and to have stood for Parliament here would have been an honour, but it is only honourable when you believe in the political platform you are standing on. Having torn with my conscience, I have concluded the Lib Dems do not have the right programme. That’s why I have resigned as the Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Denton and Reddish and have formally joined the Labour Party.”

Labour MP for Denton and Reddish, Andrew Gwynne, said: “I welcome Paul to the Labour Party. Given his commitment to fighting for public services and social justice, Paul is a welcome addition to the Labour Party.”