Liberal Democrats in Fortis Green have chosen Martin Newton as their candidate for the council by-election on 11 November.Martin Newton lives in the ward with his family. He is married to Gail Engert, who was elected a councillor for Muswell Hill ward in an election landslide earlier in the year.

Martin Newton is hoping to succeed Lib Dem Barbara Fabian, who has stood down due to ill health. He is a partner in a graphic design group and has campaigned for the local community for many years. He has been working with residents and the local Lib Dem team on a wide range of issues. These include transport safety improvements near Coldfall school and safeguarding the area’s pocket parks.

Commenting on his selection, Martin Newton said:

“I am very pleased to have been selected and I am looking forward to meeting people on the doorstep over the coming weeks. It is a great area, and the Lib Dems have got a lot of things done, such as the reopening of the police station and the new 603 bus service. However, there is a lot more work to do, and I would love to be part of the Lib Dem council team.”

Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Lynne Featherstone has congratulated Martin Newton on his selection and adds:

“I am delighted that Martin is standing as Haringey needs another councillor who will stand up to Labour on the council. We will be working hard to hold Fortis Green for the Lib Dems on 11th November.”