GRAHAM WELCOMES NEWPORT PLAID COUNCILLOR TO CONSERVATIVE FOLD  

8^th July 2011 

Speaking after the news that Councillor Michael Brunnock, who represents Tredegar Park on Newport City Council, has defected from Plaid Cymru to the Conservatives today William Graham AM said:  

‘I warmly welcome Mike Brunnock’s decision join the Welsh Conservatives. The Conservative Group have won plaudits for their leadership of Newport City Council, transforming the City’s roads and maximising opportunities for businesses located in the City.’  

The Conservative AM for South Wales East continued:  

‘Mike’s decision to join the Conservatives represents another bitter blow for Plaid Cymru, coming in the wake of a disappointing Assembly election in which the Party lost four seats. Welsh Conservatives have continued to attract increased support at local and national level and are well placed to make gains in next year’s Council elections.’  

ENDS  

William Graham AM