Q Manivannan: “There are people who have lived here all their lives who wouldn't want to run for council, it's not what their line of…”

This clip has been clearly misrepresented and taken out of context from a much longer interview.

I am genuinely sorry to everyone who has been distressed, hurt or triggered by the clips, and by the discussion and coverage that has followed.

My focus is where it always has been, on serving my constituents.

This is my home and I’m not going anywhere.