Mayor labelled "David Brent" after "self-indulgent" leaving speech

An outgoing Mayor was labelled a 'David Brent' after making a farewell speech praising himself and quoting Latin.

Scot born Salford Mayor Mr Ian Stewart took to his feet for an hour-long speech to councillors about his adopted city and the improvements under his tenure.

He also included a quote in Latin,, one he attributed to himself. And one slide featured a picture of him superimposed onto an image Salford University.

One councillor said it was:

In his speech he said he predicted the internet age before others had cottoned on.

He said:

Then his audience were left scratching their heads when he started quoting Latin. He told the audience:

The thought provoking quote was included in a slide of Mr Stewart's power point presentation. It means:

Underneath the quote is his name City Mayor Ian Stewart.

Much of Mr Stewart’s speech concentrated on how he’s helped to shape Salford’s regeneration.

Mr Stewart even included a picture of himself in his presentation.

As one councillor put it: