TORY election challenger Alex Williams has given his support to the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI).

Mr Williams, the party's Parliamentary spokesman for Bury South, attended a CFI meeting at Bowdon synagogue to celebrate Lord Steinberg's elevation to the House of Lords.

He said: "Its important that the links between the UK and the state of Israel are strengthened. I am delighted to give my support to CFI and look forward to many more opportunities to help them in their important work."