Charles Kennedy backs St Helen's House campaign

5.41.26pm GMT Wed 2nd Nov 2005

Charles Kennedy joins many others in backing the Lib Dem petition to save St Helen's House

Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has joined the growing number of people who have signed the petition launched by Derby Liberal Democrats to save St Helen's House.

Mr Kennedy MP said, "I am totally supportive of Derby Lib Dems efforts to stop Labour selling off this important part of Derby's heritage. I wish them well in their campaign".

Other signatories to the petition include Lib Dem President, Simon Hughes MP, and Lembit Opik MP. In addition the petition has already been signed by many local people in Derby angry at the Council's plans to sell-off St Helen's House.

Petition organiser Wendy Harbon said, "Charles Kennedy was very keen to sign the petition as are many people in Derby".

Cllr Hilary Jones, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Derby City Council said "It is good to know that the leadership is backing this campaign. We will continue to battle to stop Labour's plans to sell-off such an important part of our city's heritage."