A former Labour councillor has joined the Conservative group at Bolton town hall saying they are ‘determined to make a difference’.
Coun Shamim Abdullah, known as Rosie, who represents Rumworth ward, was elected to her seat by voters supporting Labour.
However, in February, she dramatically quit the opposition group, citing disagreements with Labour leadership over a proposed Haslam Park school development. Since then Coun Abdullah has sat as an independent member.
Yesterday Bolton Conservatives announced that she had completed a full political about turn and had joined their ranks.
Coun Abdullah said: “Bolton Conservatives are a diverse group of dedicated people genuinely determined to make a difference and I am happy join Martyn Cox and his team in trying to make our area a better place to live, work and study.”
