Former Labour councillor and mayor publicy backs UKIP

A former Labour councillor and three-time mayor of Great Aycliffe has publicly backed UKIP as the only party that can deliver improvements to his town.

Alderman George Gray was a member of the Labour Party for 40 years until he resigned in 2009 after becoming disillusioned. He remains an independent councillor.

Cllr Gray, who hasn't joined UKIP, said:

There have been many promises made along the way by various parties but I firmly believe UKIP are best placed and best motivated to deliver positive results rather than making empty promises.