LABOUR has selected a charity worker as its candidate for the White City and Wormholt council seat following the death of councillor Jean Campbell.

Max Schmid, who works to support some of the most vulnerable communities in the world, said he would be 'honoured' to step into the shoes of Mrs Campbell, who died earlier this month.

Mr Schmid, who ran for the party in the borough's North End ward in 2010, said: "I am honoured to be chosen for this campaign. Jean Campbell was an inspiration and I will do all I can to live up to her legacy and to the high standards she set. Wormholt and White City is made up of many vibrant communities yet many of its residents face untold hardship.

"I will campaign to defend the people in this ward and work for better outcomes for all that live there. Jean Campbell wanted to see so much done in this area and it will be my privilege to carry on working to bring about the changes she cared for so much should I be elected in the New Year.”

The borough’s Labour Leader Stephen Cowan said: “Max is one of the most hard working people I know. He has already got to work in the ward attending community meetings and hearing about the issues residents care about. He is a fantastic candidate.”