Lib Dem MEP joins the Conservative Revolution

Sajjad Karim, one of two Liberal Democrat Euro MPs for Bolton West, has joined the Conservatives.  Mr Karim was first elected to the European Parliament in 2004 and is one of nine Euro MPs representing Bolton and the North West of England.   

The news was welcomed by Bolton South East Conservatives with Hulton Councillor Andy Morgan saying "We am pleased to welcome Sajjad to the Conservatives and I’m sure he will work well with our other Euro MPs in Brussels.  I’m sure Sajjad will not be the last Liberal Democrat to take this decision. It is also further proof that only the Conservatives can beat New Labour at the next election."

Sajjad Karim added: “Two years ago David Cameron described himself as a Liberal Conservative and that's very much how I see myself. But I needed to be convinced that he could change his party and now I am. David Cameron's recent speech on immigration was incredibly impressive - sensible, rational and positive. It persuaded me that he is a leader who has changed his party and will change this country.

I'm afraid that the Liberal Democrats have lost their way and are no longer a serious force in politics. I'm here to serve the people of the North West and I think I can only do that now as a Conservative.  I'm sure I will not be the last politician to reach the same conclusion.”