Hornsey and Wood Green Liberal Democrats unanimously adopted Lynne Featherstone as their Parliamentary candidate at a packed meeting in Hornsey last night. Speakers at the meeting, chaired by Lord Bill Rodgers, included Lib Dem MP and Local Government Spokesman Ed Davey and defence expert, Lord Tim Garden.

In proposing Lynne as the candidate, Ed Davey predicted “one of the most exciting results in the whole country” for the Lib Dems. Lord Tim Garden said that Lynne personified Lib Dem principles on fair tax, protecting our civil liberties and opposition to the war in Iraq.

Lynne Featherstone says:

“I am delighted to be the Lib Dem candidate for Hornsey and Wood Green. We know that we are in a neck and neck battle with Labour for the seat, and the Labour campaign is already faltering. It will be tough four weeks ahead, but many voters here are disillusioned with Labour and want an MP that will speak up for better public services, fairness in taxation, real civil liberties and trust over the big issues, such as Iraq.”