A group of 20 councillors, including Broxtowe Borough Council leader Milan Radulovic, have left the Labour Party to form a new independent group called Broxtowe Independents. This move has sparked controversy due to the similarity in name to an existing independent group, leading to accusations of misleading representation.
The Broxtowe Independents announced their departure from Labour on Thursday. An independent group of councillors have expressed anger after a new party was formed by ex-Labour party members under a similar name. The Broxtowe Independent Group, led by Richard MacRae, confirmed they had left Labour to form Broxtowe Independents . MacRae said the new party's name was 'not only misleading but undermines the integrity and clarity of political representation in our area'.
A spokesperson for Broxtowe Independents said the name was 'an accurate description of who we are, but that may change as we work on building our party and identity'. The group of 20 councillors who have quit the Labour party include the authority's leader Milan Radulovic. The 20 councillors, which include the authority's leader Milan Radulovic, claimed the Labour party had abandoned its traditional values and criticised policies such as. The Broxtowe Independent Group was officially established on 31 December by five councillors, but MacRae told theHe said the group did not currently act as an official political party but had been formalised, meaning local election candidates could register with the group on the ballot papers. MacRae said he believed Thursday's announcement was 'causing unnecessary confusion' among residents, adding the group had 'worked hard to build trust and recognition' under its chosen name. He said: 'We are currently working with the Electoral Commission to secure the official registration of our name, Broxtowe Independent Group, to protect it from misuse and to ensure that our identity remains distinct. 'Our members are united in their frustration and disappointment that such actions have been taken without consideration for the potential impact on residents and the broader political landscape of Broxtowe.' In response, Broxtowe Independents said: 'We are obviously aware of the existing group of independents, with whom we are not affiliated
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