Cornwall Councillor Jan Powell, elected as a Conservative in 2009 to represent the Liskeard North division, tells me she is defecting to the Liberal Democrats. Hear what she has to say on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Cornwall's Martin Bailie programme 5pm - 6pm today. I think this could have some very serious repercussions for the council leader, Alec Robertson. I hear the sound of knives sharpening...
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Comment number 1.
At 17th Jun 2011, Rob wrote:Interesting that the Conservative administration on the council seems to be growing weaker. As a principle though not sure I am completely happy about elected representatives crossing the floor in such a way. I understand why Jan has and respect her decision but still, voting one for one party and getting another, this is Cornwall not Westminster for pitys sake.
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Comment number 2.
At 18th Jun 2011, jbe wrote:Easy enough to fix - all Jan has to do is resign and force a by-election. Let's see if Liskeard North wanted her or a Tory - and whether they still want either.
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Comment number 3.
At 18th Jun 2011, JMortimer wrote:Hi Graham, any info (or confirmation) about the supposed defection of Loic Rich (MK councillor) on Truro City Council? He's apparently gone Tory. Would be great if you could do a post about it.
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Comment number 4.
At 19th Jun 2011, Dave the rave wrote:Quitting the Tory party for the Lib Dems is political suicide. Quitting Mebyon Kernow for any other party is just common sense.
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Comment number 5.
At 19th Jun 2011, Saltashgaz wrote:I think when people defect to another party an election should be called to ensure the person carries the mandate of the people, most people vote for a party rather than candidate
BTW JMortimer experience tells me that would not be a very good idea. As things stand this carries more significance
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Comment number 6.
At 19th Jun 2011, Tynegod wrote:Skipping from Big-Tory to Little-Tory.
Hardly earth-shattering.
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