Former Conservative Camden Council Deputy Leader joins Liberal Democrats

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Former Conservative Camden Council Deputy Leader joins Liberal Democrats

By NewsHound | Tue 2nd January 2018 - 9:25 pm

Welcome, Andrew Marshall.

I’ve joined the Liberal Democrats. An open, tolerant country. Social market economics. Broadening opportunity. Britain in Europe. Constitutional reform. Internationalist, concerned for our planet. @LibDems @CamdenLibDems

— Andrew Marshall (@AndrewIMarshall) January 1, 2018

Andrew, who is still a Councillor in Camden but who resigned from the Tories last year, explained his reasons to the Ham and High

I left the Conservative Party after four decades last year – largely, but certainly not only, over Europe. I find that my values are now best reflected in the Liberal Democrats: moderate, inclusive economics to broaden opportunity, reform of our political system, a robust approach to sustainability and an internationalist, pro-European ethos.

Veteran Lib Dem Councillor Flick Rea welcomed him:

I’m delighted that Andrew and I will now be Liberal Democrat colleagues on the Council.

Like Andrew, the Lib Dems passionately believe that Camden benefits from EU membership. I know that many other liberal minded Camden residents who have previously supported the Conservatives are dismayed by the Government’s hard Brexit agenda.

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5 Comments

LibDemer 2nd Jan '18 - 9:34pm

Welcome to the Party Andrew !!
Richard Underhill 2nd Jan '18 - 9:49pm

Welcome aboard.
OnceALibDem 2nd Jan '18 - 11:34pm

A bit of Googling says he supported Yes in the AV referendum – so some actual tangible evidence of support for constitutional reform.
Peter Kemp 3rd Jan '18 - 9:58am

Welcome 🙂
Duncan greenland 3rd Jan '18 - 12:27pm

What excellent news !!

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