Gary Hunt chosen as Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Leicester

Leicester Liberal Democrats chose their candidate in Leicester first Mayoral election at the weekend. He is Gary Hunt, a councillor for Knighton ward on Leicester City Council.

Gary told the Leicester Mercury:

"I believe my 24 years as a councillor, time on the regional development agency and running a business gives me a unique insight into Leicester."

He is the third candidate to be selected by a major party. Ross Grant will stand for the Conservatives and Sir Peter Soulsby for Labour. A number of independents, including David Bowley, have also announced their intention to stand.