Councillor Stephen George.
Labour in Southend deny a change of leadership is a hard left takeover.
Labour Councillors in Southend have dismissed recent suggestions that its change of leadership amounts to a factional takeover.
New leader, Cllr Stephen George told reporters; "The Labour Party is historically a broad church".
He went on to say there are no plans to change the aims and policies and that a final document confirming the continuance of the coalition will be ready by the end of the week.
Colchester United have announced that Wayne Brown is permanent Head Coach.
New M11 Junction.
