WARRINGTON South Tory MP David Mowat has defended his decision to move out of his constituency to neighbouring Macclesfield – a move which has been described as “shameful” by his Labour rival Nick Bent.
Mr Mowat, (pictured right) who defeated Mr Bent with a majority of just over 1,500 at the 2010 General Election, says he moved two years ago for family commitments due to his wife’s teaching job in Knutsford.
“I moved to the next-door constituency two years ago because of family commitments. This was recorded on the Electoral Roll in 2012
“However, I am quite happy for people to assess my “commitment” to Warrington.
“Perhaps they could ask one of the 200 people from the Borough who have been helped to find work and support their families through the Jobs Club which I have supported for the past 5 years.
“Or perhaps they could ask one of the 850 people who attended the annual Jobs Fair that I organised in February to help local people meet local employers.
“Since I’ve been the MP here I’ve successfully lobbied for more cash for our NHS, better broadband in Chapelford and new flood defences to help protect homes and businesses. I’ve also held 1,000 advice surgeries with constituents around the town. During the same period, all the Labour party has done is to take pictures of themselves waving placards in the town centre.
“People in Warrington deserve an MP who works hard for them – that’s what I’ve done for the last 4 years and what I will continue to do, if re-elected, in 2015.”
But Mr Bent, (pictured left) who lives in Great Sankey, has accused the Tory MP of breaking his promise to voters to live in the constituency.
He also reiterated his commitment that, if elected, he would always live in the seat, saying “Warrington is my home and I am here to stay.”
He added: “It is shameful that, having told voters he lived in Warrington, the Tory MP has secretly moved out, and the LibDems don’t even have a
parliamentary candidate, so both coalition parties have turned their backs on local people.”
Before moving to Macclesfield Mr Mowat lived in a property in Higher Walton.
MP defends decision to move out of town
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