The youngest member of Sheffield City council has spoken of his plans to rejoin the Liberal Democratic party after he was suspended without prejudice.
Willis Marshall, 19, who was elected last November has vowed to continue working for the community of Woodhouse and regain his position within the party.
‘’Though suspended from the Liberal Democrats I still hold my position on the council as councillor for Woodhouse.
‘’I plan to rejoin the party, should the decision be made to end my suspension, once the process is over. And I plan to stick around on the council for as long as the people of Woodhouse Ward keep electing me,’’ he said.
Sue Alston, chair of the Sheffield Liberal Democratic party confirmed this week that Marshall would be suspended from the party pending the outcome of an investigation and is currently sitting as an independent.
The nature of the complaint is not in the public domain.
‘’I ask to maintain the integrity of the procedure and for my well being, that there is no speculation as to what the complaint is about.’’ Marshall added.
Speaking about his time as a councillor so far to ShefNews, Marshall spoke fondly of helping those in his community as a Liberal Democratic councillor.
‘’I have found being a Councillor to be the most fulfilling thing I’ve done in life so far. When you do get problems fixed and resolved, you feel good, not just because you’ve done a good job but because you know it’ll benefit those in your community that you’ve been elected to represent’’.
Had an excellent weekend at #Harrogate this weekend, met many good friends and colleagues!
— Cllr Willis Marshall 🕊️🇬🇧🔶 (@WoodhouseWillis) March 24, 2025
It was good to see our party reaffirm it's dedication to freedom, equality and democracy, only confirming to me that we truly are the best party the UK has to offer! pic.twitter.com/kKoovN6KjB
He won his seat representing Woodhouse in Sheffield City Council in a by-election, beating Reform UK candidate Andy Hizzard by just 10 votes, with the result standing after a Reform requested recount.
‘’I’ve found being a councillor to be one of those jobs where you don’t really know what you’re in for until you’re in it. People think it’s a comfy, easy job you can just sit back in without having to think too hard, but it’s really not.
“It’s a really interesting role also, as you get hands on experience and a much deeper understanding of government, particularly local government, and the political sphere than you elsewise would,’’ he added.
Marshall maintains the belief that he has done nothing wrong.