Speaking at the annual Bermondsey and Old Southwark Liberal Democrat dinner, former party leader Charles Kennedy MP lent his support to Anood Al-Samerai's election campaign in Riverside ward.
The dinner, held at Castello's, Jamaica Road on Monday night, attracted 70 local party members and supporters who were all looking forward to hitting the streets of Riverside ward during the coming weeks.
Commenting after the dinner, Mr Kennedy said:
"Liberal Democrats in Bermondsey have a proud record of standing up for local people.
Charles Kennedy MP with Riverside candidate Anood Al-Samerai
"Anood has worked hard for local people during her 4 years in Simon Hughes' office and she will make an excellent addition to the Lib Dem team in Riverside."
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