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Post by boogieeck on Dec 12, 2018 9:47:31 GMT
Yesterday I resigned from the Conservative Group of Councillors on Aberdeenshire council. I have no faith in the Prime Minister (it turns out I am not alone) nor in the Leader or Deputy Leader of Aberdeenshire Council. This has been true for over a year and can be put off no longer. Substantive issues of difference have included the proposed new Civic HQ and last years budget, style of leadership has also been an issue. I have had scores of conversations with the Group Chairman, Deputy Leader and Association Chairman. They have been supportive while asking me remain in the Group. Sadly, I am unable to do so.
There are important votes on the Council early in 2019 where I will be unable to support the Administration position, on parking charges, waste management, the Local Development Plan and of course the Council budget. My thanks, apologies and best wishes to my Conservative friends.
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neilm
Non-Aligned
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Post by neilm on Dec 12, 2018 10:11:02 GMT
You don't like independents!
Hopefully you'll be able to return to the fold.
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polupolu
Lib Dem
Liberal (Democrat). Socially Liberal, Economically Keynesian, EU-ambivalent.
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Post by polupolu on Dec 12, 2018 11:08:44 GMT
Good for you.
Conscience first, electors second, party third.
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Post by Arthur Figgis on Dec 12, 2018 11:18:45 GMT
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The Bishop
Labour
Down With Factionalism!
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Post by The Bishop on Dec 12, 2018 11:22:13 GMT
So given your well documented dislike of Independents.......what *are* you going to be??
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Post by boogieeck on Dec 12, 2018 13:01:26 GMT
I await professional officer advice on that matter. I would be comfortable with No description, Unaligned or unaffiliated. But you are correct, the capitalised word Independent has connotations I dislike, although to be fair, the current aligned group of Independents on Aberdeenshire Council are a huge improvement on the group I first served alongside. I do not think it is yet time for a Whig.
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Post by yellowperil on Dec 12, 2018 13:09:31 GMT
I await professional officer advice on that matter. I would be comfortable with No description, Unaligned or unaffiliated. But you are correct, the capitalised word Independent has connotations I dislike, although to be fair, the current aligned group of Independents on Aberdeenshire Council are a huge improvement on the group I first served alongside. I do not think it is yet time for a Whig. .....but the time for the Whigs may come? Congratulations and commiserations at the same time on the step you have taken, which I know can be both liberating and confusing at the same time . Hope you come to understand you have done the right thing for this moment in time at least. Good Luck! |
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David
Scottish Conservative
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Post by David on Dec 13, 2018 20:56:41 GMT
Iβm sorry you have had to take this decision boogieeck, but I completely understand. Hopefully one day soon youβll be able to proudly bear the title of a Conservative and Unionist councillor once again. |
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Post by johnloony on Dec 14, 2018 0:26:53 GMT
I await professional officer advice on that matter. I would be comfortable with No description, Unaligned or unaffiliated. But you are correct, the capitalised word Independent has connotations I dislike, although to be fair, the current aligned group of Independents on Aberdeenshire Council are a huge improvement on the group I first served alongside. I do not think it is yet time for a Whig. You could get yourself registered as the Sandy Wallace Party. |
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finsobruce
Labour
Five people have watched this in the last hour.
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Post by finsobruce on Dec 14, 2018 9:53:15 GMT
I await professional officer advice on that matter. I would be comfortable with No description, Unaligned or unaffiliated. But you are correct, the capitalised word Independent has connotations I dislike, although to be fair, the current aligned group of Independents on Aberdeenshire Council are a huge improvement on the group I first served alongside. I do not think it is yet time for a Whig. You could get yourself registered as the Sandy Wallace Party. The SWP might object, but sod them. |
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Post by carlton43 on Dec 14, 2018 10:07:20 GMT
You could get yourself registered as the Sandy Wallace Party. The SWP might object, but sod them. Perhaps 'Durris Unionist Party' or DUP? |
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finsobruce
Labour
Five people have watched this in the last hour.
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Post by finsobruce on Dec 14, 2018 10:09:28 GMT
The SWP might object, but sod them. Perhaps 'Durris Unionist Party' or DUP? From one extreme to the other. i think we might need to keep searching..... |
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mboy
Lib Dem leaning
Listen. Think. Speak.
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Post by mboy on Dec 14, 2018 10:26:30 GMT
National Liberal?  |
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Post by greenchristian on Dec 14, 2018 10:41:47 GMT
Patriotic Socialist?
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Post by greatkingrat on Dec 14, 2018 11:32:47 GMT
Ein Gwlad translated to Gaelic?
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Tony Otim
Green
Suffering from Brexistential Despair
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Post by Tony Otim on Dec 14, 2018 11:50:02 GMT
Stonehaven First, abbreviated as SF, no potential confusion thereπ
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Post by boogieeck on Dec 14, 2018 12:26:02 GMT
I represent Both Stonehaven and Durris/Drumoak. So SF & DUP.
Edit. I will be abstentionist half the time.
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finsobruce
Labour
Five people have watched this in the last hour.
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Post by finsobruce on Dec 14, 2018 16:36:14 GMT
Whigs over Scotland ? |
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Post by greatkingrat on Dec 14, 2018 16:44:22 GMT
I represent Both Stonehaven and Durris/Drumoak. So SF & DUP. Edit. I will be abstentionist half the time. And the rest of the time you'll vote for whichever side pays you the most? |
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Post by Izzyeviel on Dec 15, 2018 0:38:05 GMT
There is only one reasonable option. Start the official Vote UK Forum Political party and be its first leader.
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