Commenting on the outcome of the selection for the Labour Party candidate for Metro Mayor, Bristol South MP Karin Smyth said:
“I’d like to pass on my congratulations to Lesley Mansell on her selection as Labour candidate to be Metro Mayor.
“I know in the weeks ahead Labour Party members across Bristol, B&NES and South Gloucestershire will get behind Lesley’s campaign, explaining to voters how Labour values can shape the new role of Metro Mayor to meet local priorities.”