Derek Brocklehurst has left the Conservative Party in favour of Labour
A Ribble Valley Conservative councillor has defected to the borough’s Labour group, boosting the number of opposition councillors which rose significantly after this year’s local elections.
Coun Brocklehurst, aged 52, said: “I joined Labour after some negotiations in recent weeks. I don’t think the Conservatives nationally are doing their job properly. I don’t feel I fit with the Conservatives any more, with all their in-fighting and issues like immigration and the NHS.“I’ve not felt this excited about Labour since the Tony Blair era. I’m excited about Keir Starmer. The Labour Party has changed a lot since Jeremy Corbyn.
Asked how ward voters might feel about his move from one party to another, he said: “I joined the Conservative Party in April just before I stood for election. My whole ethos is to help people. I thought being a local councillor would enable me to do that. The opportunity came with the Conservatives to stand. But over time, I have become disillusioned with the Conservative Party.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ribble Valley railway viaduct to reopen for walkers and cyclistsThe Martholme Viaduct lies on the very edge of the Ribble Valley area
Read more »
Tory bid for injunction over Labour campaign advert in Tamworth failsLabour took down the advert but a judge says he would not have granted the injunction.
Read more »
Tory ex-minister Peter Bone 'exposed himself to young aide on business trip and demanded office...The Prime Minister was asked a question by Peter Bone, in which the Conservative politician mentioned it was his birthday. Turning to the Wellingborough MP, Mrs May wished him a happy birthday, before adding a cheeky sexual innuendo.
Read more »
Tory MP Peter Bone, 70, faces suspension for bullying and sexual misconductHe is the MP for Wellingborough.
Read more »
Tory Peter Bone facing suspension over finding of bullying and sexual misconductThe finding by Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel said he ‘committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct’.
Read more »