Two Labour Councillors join Lib Dems in Redbridge (Fylde Liberal Democrats)

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Two Labour Councillors join Lib Dems in Redbridge

September 24, 2009 8:05 AM

Good news has arrived from the London Borough of Redbridge, where it has been announced that two Labour councillors have defected the Lib Dems increasing the group there from 11 to 13 councillors. The Liberal Democrats in Redbridge have been incredibly successful recently, with two by-election gains in the borough. With the Conservatives losing their overall majority on the council in May as a result of a number of their councillors falling out over the election of the council leader, things are looking very good for the party in next year's London elections.

Councillor Hugh Cleaver, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Redbridge Council said:

"The addition of two more experienced and able Councillors from the south of Ilford will add significantly to the strength of the Liberal Democrats on Redbridge Council. We have shown we can play a key role in the running of the Borough for the benefit of all our residents."