Crouch End’s Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison is the new leader of the opposition Lib Dem group in Haringey.
The councillor, elected in 2018, takes over from Cllr Liz Morris (Highgate) who stepped down after two years.
Cllr Cawley-Harrison served as the opposition transport spokesperson since his election – and has been vocal on environmental and LGTBQIA issues.
He said: “I am humbled that my colleagues have chosen me as their leader. It is a great honour to follow-up from Cllr Liz Morris’ excellent leadership, she has renewed the Liberal Democrat Group as a force in Haringey politics, and will continue to be a tremendous councillor for Highgate ward.”
READ MORE: Cllr Liz Morris steps down as Haringey opposition leader due to ‘increased family commitments’He added that, to recover from Covid-19, “a positive, progressive and radical vision for Haringey that puts faith in our residents and businesses” would be needed.
Cllr Josh Dixon (Alexandra) remains deputy leader.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here