I believe that local Councillor Paul Tushingham has defected from the Community Action Party and joined the Independent group. I am not surprised at this. Paul Tushingham is following a long line of local Councillors who were once in CAP and are now Independent, including Councillor Don Hodgkinson who has been a member of three parties in his time including the Labour Party. These Councillors also share one thing in common - they never told the electorate that they were leaving the party they stood for at their election.
The Community Action Party has now just one member left in the Council chamber and is finished as a political force. Given the pathetic campaign they ran in Ashton and the consequent drubbing they received from the local electorate Councillor Tushingham has clearly jumped ship because he knows that he has no chance of being re-elected while standing for CAP.
This is pure political opportunism and the voters of Ashton will see this as such at the next local election
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Spot on Nigel, it is surprising how councillors and ex councillors jump ship. I see Walter Carney has been CAP and then Independent, where next? Perhaps you could enlighten me and others? A phrase about "Glass Houses" springs to mind.
Alan
Walter Carney joined the Labour Party shortly after the last election in May.
Alan, I expect you know by now that he has had a serious illness and has had to have his leg amputated.
I am sure all who know him will wish both him and his family all the best for the future.
Hi Nigel
I was unaware of Walters operation, my best wishes to Walter and Betty.
Alan
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