Socialist independent challenge in Bolton

Valarie Wise, the former leader of Bolton Council has decided to contest one of the seats in Bolton City parliamentary seats. Valarie accepted the decision of her party in 2000 to select a right wing wing Blairite but evidence from the MP's expenses scandal has encouraged her to reconsider her position and contest the election. Valarie is the daughter of Audrey Wise the former left wing socialist MP for Bolton and also Coventry. The significant Respect organisation in the city, who have a presence on the council, have agreed to give full backing to Valarie Wise.