PETER ARNOLD JOINS THE TEAM

Experienced campaigner Peter Arnold has joined the Lib Dem team in Denton.

Peter has been a councillor for 12 years and masterminded the Lib Dem victory in 2004 when he became council leader.

He is currently Lord Mayor of Newcastle - meaning Peter is the first citizen of the city.

Peter says: "I am already working with Graham and Sharon and the local Lib Dem team.

"I am sad to be leaving East Gosforth but as I now live with my wife Barbara on Hillhead Road it is time to pass the mantle on to someone else."