Manchester Lib Dems falling apart at the seams

By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

Paul Moss, the Liberal Democrat PPC for Denton and Reddish in Greater Manchester, defected to Labour yesterday, saying:

“Nationally the Liberal Democrats are a complete joke. And 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.”

In a new comment on LibDemVoice today, Paul further explained his reasons for joining Labour:

“I have long been an opponent of the Lib Dem Council decision to close my local swimming baths where I learned to swim, a pleasure to be denied by two young children. Executive Councillor Kevin Hogg confirmed to me that he had approved a plan to sell off the site that includes Reddish Library , the community centre and the defunct baths. These are facts.”

He continued:

“My 90 year old grandmother is in Trafford General Hospital & after visiting I looked at the pictures on the wall of the 1st NHS hospital and of Nye Bevan and I thought about the fortcoming 12 months in British politics and I knew what side of the debate I am on. Believe me it is principle why I have chose this course of action. I believe in localism.”