'Gagged' Northamptonshire councillor quits Conservative group

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'Gagged' Northamptonshire councillor quits Conservative group
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Paul Clark claims he lost places on West Northamptonshire committees places over 'direct questions'.

In a statement, he said: "While I fully remain dedicated and committed to Conservative values, I feel the leadership of the council and of the Conservative group no longer have the electorate's best interest at heart.

He said he had been asked to accept something he claimed was "a 'gagging order' that would have completely derailed my freedom of speech and effectiveness as a councillor".'Innuendo and rumour' A spokesman said they were "surprised and dismayed" by Mr Clark's resignation and that he had been given "unfettered access" to officers and senior councillors to ask questions about any issues he wanted.

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