Mayor of Stockport defects from Labour to Lib Dems
Councillor Colin MacAlister, the Mayor of Stockport, has joined the Liberal Democrat Group on Stockport Council.
Having begun his mayoral term of office as a Labour councillor, Colin first became Independent and has now joined the ruling Lib Dem group.
Colin’s move comes hot on the heels of Cllr Maureen Walsh leaving the Conservatives to sit as an Independent. Maureen was the Deputy Leader of the Conservative group.
Labour remain the second largest group on Stockport Council, with the Conservatives being third (the Independent Ratepayers Association also hold three seats).
Iain there must be something behind this ; what’s going on ?
Alan - I’m sure there’s a lot behind it, but it’s not for me to say why Colin has decided to quit Labour and join the Lib Dems. I believe he’s made public statements in the press and I’m sure he’d be willing to go into more detail if asked.
How much money did the Liberal Democrats offer him?
(In terms of committee chairmanships, outside appointments, possible executive position)
After all, half the Liberal Democrat executive are ex-Labour (all well-rewarded it would seem).
W Wragg - that would be none.
Hmm, watch this space eh…
I guess the question that might be asked is what’s up with Labour to lose several councillors to the Lib Dems, despite nothing being offered by the Lib Dems.
Of course, it’s easier to throw allegations around - even without a shred of evidence, some mud might stick.