Paul Massey's brother claims 'it is a change to see him doing something good', as they await Salford Mayoral results

By Mary Maguire & Alex McIntyre

The ‘proud’ brother of Salford mayoral candidate and ex-convict Paul Massey has spoke of how his brother has changed for the better.

John Massey said: “To be honest Paul has had a bit of bad press but now he has made a change.”

When asked what kind of change he said: “It is a change to see him doing something good.”

However he added: “I would stand a better chance of winning than Paul would. I think Paul just fancied standing for the sake of it. It came out of the blue to be honest.

“I am proud of my brother and that makes a change.”

Paul only arrived at around 12:30 as he had been at a funeral.

He was jailed for 14 years in 1999 for stabbing a man in the groin.

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I spent most of my time with

I spent most of my time with Paul massey while he was doing his 14.years. And even wJhile in jail he stopped a lot off serious violence. By talking and sorting whatever the situation was. He is a good man. And respected for the right reasons. I've been reading what some people have to say about him.(nameless) these cowards need to get a life. Paul would have been good for manchester. PAUL LYONS.

my name paul massey, you dont

my name paul massey, you dont know me or my famally, , none of my famally eber been in trouble, so dont jugde them, plus i know i am a good man, and every one that knows me, knows thats , pm

paul mate im sorry u never

paul mate im sorry u never got the mayor job may be next time mate

paul mate im sorry u never

paul mate im sorry u never got the mayor job may be next time mate

the Masseys all bad news does

the Masseys all bad news does anyone really trust them, doing it for a laugh just about says it all

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