One of our councillors has switched to Labour last week – Catherine Harris. Given her strident and vehement criticism of the Labour administration in Haringey – particularly on her portfolio of housing – this is a sudden change. No doubt we will hear more about the why and the what in the long term!
Lynne Featherstone
Lynne Featherstone 
I ceased my involvement with the Liberal Democrats, partly because I did not feel it was campaigning on matters gravely important to me and others. There was a great deal of talk about the war in Iraq, despite being strongly opposed to the war myself, this was only one of many issues the party did not address. I continue to admire the party’s opposition to the war in Iraq and their decision not to welcome King Abdullah from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UK. The party has no clear or comprehensive position or vision on a wide range of issues, especially on issues I have raised in the past. Whether that be quality healthcare, crime and policing, housing and a couple of other issues. Just like the Respect party ahhahaha. I moved to the Conservative party, because their vision, position and improvement to services addressed what I wanted to see as a citizen of this country. What was even more impressive is the Tory presence at the House of Commons and their strident opposition to certain aspects of the Mental Health Bill. A Bill which discriminated against certain sections of our society, which Labour and their friends the Lib Dems wanted to push through. You have claimed Haringey is not a Tory area previously on your blog. In actual fact, if local people want to see better policing, a quality of healthcare that meets their needs, improvements to all services, the Tories are the way to vote. Many people know the Tories have principles, principles which we hold dear to us. Asian culture as a way of life goes hand in hand with the doctrine of conservatism. Not only Asian, but speficially Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian and Sri Lankan culture. However, I certainly believe it is paramount that the Asian community should come forward to get politically involved. Asian economical contribution and participation is remarkable and they should not be disassociated from the political arenas. Asian people are educated, we are economically successful and therefore we should exert our influence politically too. The current changes seen in the Conservative Party demonstrate that it is an inclusive Party, which respects and appreciates the value of all. The Conservative Party under the leadership of Rt Hon David Cameron MP has embarked to achieve those objectives, which will lead them to form the next government.Despite disagreeing with the Lib Dem’s party position on policies and variety of issues, I have no personal comments to make about any individual(s).