Shortly before Christmas, Cllr Maureen Hill switched from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats. She represents Weston ward on Northamptonshire County Council, and said:
I think it’s been a natural progression for me. I’ve found myself so much at odds with the policy of the administration I don’t feel I could possibly support any further budget cuts.
Welcoming her to the Liberal Democrats, group leader Brian Hoare said:
Maureen has made many contributions in the chamber that have echoed our thoughts, so we’re delighted to have her join us.
The Northampton Chronicle has more on the story as does the Northampton Liberal Democrats site.
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So welcome to the Lib Dems, Maureen.
That would be the refined, cultured thing to say, David 🙂
Welcome, Maureen. The strange death of the Conservative Party in our part of the world, at least, continues.
I thought this quote from Maureen at the beginning of her email was excellent:
“Some people change their principles for the sake of their party I have decided to change my party for the sake of my principles”
Come to Northampton and help us beat the Tories in a borough council by election on 22nd January.