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A former Labour councillor has announced he will join - and stand for - the Lib Dems in May's election.

Manzoor Ahmed quit Labour in November accusing the party of racism.

He had not been reselected by the party for his Adamsdown seat.

But, he said at the time he would continue to represent the ward as an independent.

His resignation was a day after Llandaff North Councillor Sue White quit the Labour group and the council in protest at what she described as racial discrimination within the party locally.

But, today it has been announced Coun Ahmed will stand alongside three other candidates in the Plasnewydd ward for the Liberal Democrats.

He will join current Councillor Robin Rea, who won the seat from Labour in a by-election last September.

Two other candidates have been announced, former Plasnewydd councillor Richard Jerrett, and Cadan ap Tomos.

Coun Ahmed will join the Lib Dem group bringing their numbers to 16.

Labour still hold the majority on the city council.

Coun Ahmed said: "I’m delighted to have been welcomed so warmly by the Liberal Democrats and selected for the Plasnewydd ward. Roath has always had a special place in my heart – my first ever home in Cardiff was in Treharris Street, and I continue to be a part of the community.

"I know better than most just how weak and divided Labour are. Nationally, Jeremy Corbyn is failing to oppose this Conservative Brexit Government, and here in Cardiff Labour’s infighting and incompetence is holding our city back.

"I’ve joined the Lib Dems not only because I share their values of openness, tolerance and unity, but also as the only party ever to take control of the council from Labour they’re the only party capable of driving Cardiff forward."