Another one bites the dust - Page 2

Lilly · 14-09-2007, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Stanaccy

With respects to Gayle request for further information, I feel, if an individual feels strongly enough to revoke the party whip he or she must explain their actions to the party. It may be a perfectly understandable reason, however without this the individual members will always question their actions.

He probably has explained his reasons to the party, just not to the general public.

g jones · 18-09-2007, 13:20

Malcolms reasons were nothing to do with the Party and nothing to do with myself. The remaining 13 Councillors were unanimous in the end in their support for the Group as a whole, freedom and fairness were being attacked and a line had to be drawn. We wish Malcolm all the best as a councillor in Milnshaw.

katex · 18-09-2007, 17:42

Dear Accyweb,

Excuse my ignorance, but I am still puzzled as to the difference in 'party politics' which affect any decisions as to dustbins, name changes, flower towers, handles on public toilets, etc. Always been an enigma to me.

Can someone please explain what would be the difference for instance in a Labour/Consertive/Independent/Liberal/Screaming Accrington Stanley Fans Party in decisions of this nature ?

From:
Confused.

..No, very confused..

Clayton-le-Moors.

Gayle · 21-09-2007, 19:21

So there's a bit more about his resignation in today's paper but it more or less says the same thing.

Still no real word on the subject on here though.

Just a question that perhaps someone more closely connected with politics can answer on a slightly unrelated subject - has an independent Councillor ever been made Mayor?

Lilly · 21-09-2007, 20:24

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Originally Posted by g jones

Malcolms reasons were nothing to do with the Party and nothing to do with myself.

The Observer reported that his reasons were everything to do with you and the party.

garinda · 03-06-2008, 16:46

Coun Mason accused Coun Britcliffe of 'double standards', saying: "When Labour councillors have left to stand independently, he says it's marvellous, but when it's one of their own, it's 'disgusting'.

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/di...quit_group.php

jaysay · 03-06-2008, 16:52

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Originally Posted by garinda

Coun Mason accused Coun Britcliffe of 'double standards', saying: "When Labour councillors have left to stand independently, he says it's marvellous, but when it's one of their own, it's 'disgusting'.

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/di...quit_group.php

Can't see your problem Rindi, It is and it is, simple

garinda · 03-06-2008, 16:56

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Can't see your problem Rindi, It is and it is, simple

Did I say I had a problem?

Just thought this local interest story might be of some err....interest.

Lilly · 03-06-2008, 21:02

I certainly don't agree with people getting elected to serve on the council as a member of a political party and then, once they're in, deciding to leave the party and become independent.

I think that if they leave the party they should have to step down and stand again as an independent.

What do you think?

Neil · 03-06-2008, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Lilly

I certainly don't agree with people getting elected to serve on the council as a member of a political party and then, once they're in, deciding to leave the party and become independent.

I think that if they leave the party they should have to step down and stand again as an independent.

What do you think?

I agree, most of their votes will have been as a member of the Party. Also often the party will have helped them with time and experience to get that person their seat

Gayle · 03-06-2008, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Neil

I agree, most of their votes will have been as a member of the Party. Also often the party will have helped them with time and experience to get that person their seat

Not just time and experience - money! When I stood for Council (sorry to keep going back to this but it's my only point of reference), the local Labour party funded my campaign. I don't think I would have had the gall to turn round and reject the party that got me in.

I agree that people should stand down if they've been elected on a party ticket then choose to go independent.

jambutty · 03-06-2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Lilly

I certainly don't agree with people getting elected to serve on the council as a member of a political party and then, once they're in, deciding to leave the party and become independent.

I think that if they leave the party they should have to step down and stand again as an independent.

What do you think?

That would be the honourable thing to do.

Less · 04-06-2008, 08:44

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Originally Posted by jambutty

That would be the honourable thing to do.

Honourable yes, but would it be politically correct?

jaysay · 04-06-2008, 08:57

I think the worst case I've heard with regards to this type of action was where the Lib/dems retained control of Liverpool this May, by one vote, due to a defection

gixerman · 04-06-2008, 12:07

Why would you admit to being as member of a party that is ripping the back out of every member of the public, bet u daren't post your address !