THE group campaigning for a stadium in York say they now have the backing of the Conservatives’ culture spokesman.
The group, A Stadium For York, have released a campaign video which they say features Ed Vaizey promising that a Conservative government “would be delighted to work with City of York Council to make this project happen”.
Group spokesman Thom Feeney said: “Mr Vaizey has briefed shadow sports spokesman Hugh Robertson on the project and would be willing to help if City of York Council wants to go ahead. The involvement of Mr Robertson depends on the council giving the project its full backing.
“Members of the shadow cabinet can see the worth of this project, but it can feel that some members of our own council are not as enthusiastic.”
He said: “York is a great city, but our sport and leisure facilities are nowhere near adequate and the future of the professional teams is under threat.”
A Stadium For York said the backing of the Conservatives comes following pledges of support from all the major party candidates in both the York Central and York Outer constituencies.
The campaign group has an online petition and is urging all York residents to sign.
Details at astadiumforyork.com
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