Independent councillor Barbara Potter to challenge Sir Peter Soulsby in Leicester mayoral election
She will stand as a member of the Leicester Independent Councillors Against Cuts group which is affiliated to the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition.
She quit the Labour party last year.
Coun Potter is facing trial in the crown court over a charge of perverting the course of justice which could carry a prison sentence if she is convicted.
She has denied the charge.
She will stand as a member of the Leicester Independent Councillors Against Cuts group which is affiliated to the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition.
She quit the Labour party last year.
Coun Potter is facing trial in the crown court over a charge of perverting the course of justice which could carry a prison sentence if she is convicted.
She has denied the charge.
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