Commenting on the Labour leadership and front bench elections, Neil Williams, Lib Dem Leader on Haringey Council, says:

“We congratulate Charles Adje on his election. However, I think that whoever leads the Labour group will not be able to make a positive difference for Haringey. After such a long period in office, the Labour group is internally split between various factions, and many of the new front bench team will be associated by local people with the Council’s very poor record over 30 years.”

Lynne Featherstone, Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson, adds:

“This was an opportunity for Labour to shake off the past and to look forward with a fresh approach. Instead, they have chosen to stick with many of the familiar faces that have contributed to Haringey’s long term failure under Labour. After over 30 years of Labour control, the words, ‘deckchairs’, ‘rearrange’, and ‘Titanic’ spring to mind.”