Former Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Wycombe switches to the Liberal Democrats (South East Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats)

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Former Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Wycombe switches to the Liberal Democrats

May 27, 2008 4:08 PM

Councillor Julie Wassell being invited to the Party by Wycombe Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesman, Steve Guy

Henley Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesman Stephen Kearney has welcomed news that the 2005 Labour Parliamentary Candidate for neighbouring Wycombe Constituency, Councillor Julia Wassell, has joined the Liberal Democrats.

Councillor Wassell sits on both Buckinghamshire County Council and Wycombe District Council. In 2005, she was the Labour Party Parliamentary Candidate for Wycombe.

Stephen Kearney warmly welcomed Councillor Wassell's move. He said:

"It's great to be able to welcome new members into the Party, especially ones with a track record of campaigning on local issues and getting results.

"In places like Henley and surrounding seats it is the Liberal Democrats who provide a challenge to the Conservatives. In the forthcoming by-election in Henley it's the Liberal Democrats that start in a clear second place with Labour a poor third."

Wycombe Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesman, Steve Guy said:

"I am delighted to welcome Councillor Wassell to the Liberal Democrat team in Wycombe. She has an outstanding record of campaigning hard on local issues and getting results. I believe she will be a great asset.

"We are all looking forward to working with her for the benefit of the people of Wycombe."

Councillor Wassell said:

"I am looking forward to working with people who are putting their principles into practice. Working in a very local way to empower people and communities. The Liberal Democrats have welcomed me warmly and will be able to support my commitment to campaigning and casework in Wycombe."