Labour councillors tried to stop a new Tesco in Westhoughton, only to be found shopping in it days later. They have been blasted by Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Jackie Pearcey.

The new mini Tesco on Manchester Road at the White Horse junction has proven to be a lifeline for people living in that area, especially the elderly who cannot travel far.

But Labour councillors originally wanted to quash the plans. Despite their objections, the plans went through and Tesco has become a hit with locals.

Residents will be shocked to read that Labour councillors were spotted doing their shopping in the very Tesco they refused, a few days after it had opened.

Westhoughton South ward councillor Julia Silvester said: “The Liberal Democrat team has always had the interests of local residents as its number one priority.”

Bolton West Parliamentary Candidate for the Lib Dems, Jackie Pearcey added: “It’s a shame Labour fail to see what Westhoughton needs for its future.”