WIRRAL Councillor Phil Gilchrist is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Wirral South in the forthcoming General Election. He did not contest the recent Wirral South by-election for family reasons.

"Our grandson has just celebrated his first birthday. The timing of the General Election enables me to play a full part in this campaign," he said.

Phil is leader of the Lib Dems locally, lives in Bromborough and represents Eastham Ward.

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