Lib Dems select Jane Brophy as Mayoral candidate

John Swarbrick, Councillor Jane Brophy, Kitt Budd and Councillor Andy Kelly

Jane Brophy, a former health practitioner from Littleborough Health Centre and Rochdale Infirmary, has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for next year's Greater Manchester Mayoral elections.

Ms Brophy recently came to Rochdale to meet local Liberal Democrat members and outline her vision for a 'Fresh start for the Mayor'.

Councillor Brophy said: “I will be working tirelessly to highlight issues such as improving public transport, reducing air pollution, ensuring quality affordable housing and improving hospitals and health across Rochdale, The Pennines and Greater Manchester.”

Councillor Brophy is married to John and they have three grown-up children. She has worked across all areas of Greater Manchester for the NHS and currently works for the NHS as an Allied Health Professional in the field of dietetics, public health and nutrition.

Local Lib Dem Leader Councillor Andy Kelly said: “In Councillor Jane Brophy, we have a dynamic candidate who will deliver real change not just in Rochdale but across Greater Manchester. As a health professional, she has experience of delivering for Rochdale people. We were pleased that she came to Rochdale to meet our team.”