Lee Anderson deselected as Labour candidate

The controversial councillor was told that he had not been successful in his selection process bid to be a Labour candidate in the Ashfield District Council elections.

Coun Anderson said:

“Unfortunately I have not been selected to stand as your district councillor next year by my party. Obviously I am extremely disappointed but not surprised.

“I had an interview on Saturday and got a notification email that I had not been successful.

“I can only put it down to the fact that I don’t always toe the line - I did not back Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour party and I was in favour of Brexit.

“I put the residents first and I will always speak up on their behalf even when it doesn’t suit my party.

“I am overwhelmed by all the messages of support I have received from people.

Regardless of what happens I will always be there for the residents of Huthwaite and Brierley.

Resident Nick Prost has set up a petition which has gained more than 650 signatures which states:

“Allow Lee Anderson to stand as the labour councillor for Huthwaite and Brierley

Lee has served the Huthwaite and Brierley ward fantastically during his term .

He has helped numerous people and groups and created a fantastic community spirit in the area encouraging people and local businesses from his lead to contribute themselves

He should be allowed the opportunity to continue his work for another term.”

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