Redbridge Liberal Democrats Welcome New Councillors

1.00.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 10th Sep 2009

"We are the fastest growing Party in Redbridge"

Councillor Hugh Cleaver, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Redbridge Council, and Councillor Farrukh Islam, Chairman of Ilford South Liberal Democrats have welcomed the decision of two Labour Councillors to join the Liberal Democrats in the borough.

Commenting on the development Councillor Cleaver 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. This means that the Liberal Democrats are in a strong position to make further advances in the 2010 elections. We are the fastest growing political party in Redbridge and we have shown we can play a key role in the running of the Borough for the benefit of all our residents."

Councillor Farrukh Islam, Chairman of Ilford South Liberal Democrats commented: "the experience of Councillors Satnam Singh and Dr Faiz Noor will add great value to the Liberal Democrats standing in Ilford South, giving us the opportunity to better serve our residents. Liberal Democrat wins in by-elections in Clementswood and Valentines shows that the party has the support of wide sections of local communities in Ilford South. The Liberal Democrats, with the addition of these two experienced Councillors, have consolidated this support and we expect to make significant gains in the 2010 elections. Liberal Democrats strongly believe in serving the residents of Redbridge and will make every effort to deserve their trust."