Youngest city councillor suspended after complaint

The youngest member of a city council has been suspended by the Liberal Democrats after a formal complaint was made to the party's national HQ.

Willis Marshall was elected to represent the Woodhouse ward on Sheffield City Council in a by election in November at the age of 19.

Sue Alston, chair of the Sheffield Liberal Democrats, confirmed to the Local Democracy reporting Service that Marshall had been "suspended from the party and from the Liberal Democrat group, pending the outcome of an investigation".

In a statement Marshall also confirmed the suspension but said he did not believe he had done anything wrong and would not comment further until the complaints procedure has been completed.

He said: "Though suspended from the Liberal Democrats I still hold my position on the council as councillor for Woodhouse.

"My commitment to the communities that elected me remains steadfast and I will continue working for them both as communities and individuals.

"I ask, to maintain the integrity of the procedure and for my wellbeing, that there is no speculation as to what the complaint is about."