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Bradshaw backed by majority of councillors
Labour mayoral hopeful Mark Bradshaw has secured the backing of more than half of Bristol’s Labour councillors.
But the former transport boss of the city is only one ahead of selection rival Marvin Rees in a race that’s proving difficult to call.
Bradshaw’s team released a list (see below) showing the Bedminster councillor has support from 16 out of 30 of his colleagues on the council.
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However, the numbers are almost irrelevant as the ballot is open to all Labour members, not just councillors, until it closes at 12pm on September 10, with the winner revealed shortly after.
Bradshaw also has the support of former MPs Dawn Primarolo and Roger Berry. Rees, who previously lost to George Fergusion in the 2012 mayoral elections, has gained support from major unions. These include the CWU, GMB and USDAW.
Councillors who have publicly backed Mark Bradshaw for the Labour selection:
Helen Holland, Labour Group Leader
Brenda Massey, Cabinet Member for People and Chair of Bristol North West Labour Party
Mark Brain, Hartcliffe
Ron Stone, St George West
Sue Milestone, St George West
Steve Pearce, St George East
Fabian Breckels, St George West
Celia Phipps, Bedminster
Mike Langley, Brislington East
Mhairi Threfall, Eastville
Jeff Lovell, Filwood
Chris Jackson, Filwood
Bill Payne, Frome Vale
Barry Clark, Hengrove
Olly Mead, Horfield
Jenny Smith, Southville