A Liberal Democrat councillor in Dalston has quit the party for the Conservatives saying he was fed up with petty politics.
Talking about his decision, Trevor Allison said he believed the Conservatives best represented his values now.
He said: “I decided to join the Conservatives as there was a drift in the direction of the local liberals, away from community and towards petty politics and trying to score cheap political points.
“I have always been a local campaigner, dedicated to the Dalston community which I am elected to serve. Although this has been a difficult decision, I believe that the Conservatives best represent my values of making our communities better places to live in.”
Mark Jenkinson MP, who inherits the Dalston Ward at the next General Election due to parliamentary boundaries, said he was looking forward to campaigning with Trevor.
He said : “With boundary changes to Parliamentary seats, Dalston will soon be part of the Penrith and Solway constituency.
“I look forward to campaigning and working with Trevor for residents living in Dalston Ward. It is important that we continue to support the local community like John Stevenson and previous Conservative councillors have done over a number of years.”
Carlisle MP John Stevenson added: “I'm pleased to welcome Trevor to the Conservatives, he’s a hard-working Councillor and over the years has a track record of delivering.
“The Dalston community has always been served well by Conservative councillors and I know that Trevor will continue in this vein.”
