According to the local newspaper John Smith remains de-selected as a Conservative candidate at the May borough council elections. He has been a councillor for nine years and currently is the chair of the Conservative Group on the Council. He has the support and confidence of his peers but not of his ward party.
A strange state of affairs which makes the claims of Cllr Atwood to be a 'unifier' all the more hollow. Will John Smith stand as an Independent against his replacement as Conservative candidate in Frittenden and Sissinghurst?
Some people out Canbrook way are being small-minded and petty I hope he stands and wins.
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Yes indeed, as you now know John is standing as an indendent candidate. From someone who is not politically minded in the slightest, though has known John for over twenty years, he displays excellent leadership qualities. For these not to be recognised by his then party is so short sighted. I have witnessed his passion, drive, vision, and ability to serve his local community first hand during the last few months, it is unequalled. The local community will without doubt realise this on May 5th.
ReplyDeleteI hope so. One of my colleagues signed his nomination paper.
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