Haverstock looked to be a safe Labour seat four years ago, when the party gained almost 46 per cent of the vote. But just a year later Lib Dem Jill Fraser spectacularly won a by-election. With Labour Councillor Jane Roberts standing down this year, her se

Haverstock looked to be a safe Labour seat four years ago, when the party gained almost 46 per cent of the vote. But just a year later Lib Dem Jill Fraser spectacularly won a by-election. With Labour Councillor Jane Roberts standing down this year, her seat is a key target for the Lib Dems. The refurbished Haverstock school has been a key success for Labour but the Dalby luxury development stands against them and violent crime in the area is a big concern.

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GREEN

Sue Charlesworth, of Kentish Town, runs the charity shop North By NorthWest. She said: "I am a passionate supporter of animal rights and welfare. If elected I would especially try to find ways to help the pets we regularly see being treated harshly in our streets."

Also standing are Robert Bahns, of Parkhill Road, and Edward Milford, of Hornsey.

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CONSERVATIVE

Ross McGregor, of Holborn, works in the city. He said: "We want a practical green agenda with incentives for businesses that continue to recycle."

Tim Frost, of Holborn, is a banker. He said: "Why can't Camden be like Westminster with superb services and half the council tax?"

Joan Stally said: "After 35 years it is time for a change.'

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LIB DEM

Jill Fraser, of Kentish Town, is a serving councillor and works in Queen's Crescent fish and chip shop. She said: "I will continue to work against clamping and for better housing and repairs."

Simon Horvat-Marcovic, of Ferdinand Street, is a retail manager. He said: "The biggest thing for me is safety and I am very supportive of the safer neighbourhood scheme."

Dudley Miles, of Belsize Park Gardens, runs his own small business. He said: "One particular issue is the oppressive enforcement of parking regulations. People are complaining about it all the time."

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LABOUR

Mike Katz, of West Hampstead, a public transport consultant, is a governor of Hampstead secondary school. He is chairman of the Winchester project. He said: "I want to ensure strong community relations and that police work with the community to tackle anti-social behaviour and drug crime."

Syed Hoque, of Maitland Park estate, is president of Queen's Crescent Bangladeshi residents' association. He said: "I want to ensure that all Haverstock children have the best start in life and access to the best education."

Roy Shaw is a governor at Haverstock School. He said: "One of my priorities is making sure Camden is providing the best possible housing for tenants and leaseholders." He has been a councillor for 50 years.