Grantham & Stamford MP Nick Boles has resigned from the local constituency – but says he will continue to serve as MP until the next General Election.
The MP since 2007 says he cannot continue to serve with people who are at odds with his own values and views.
Vice Chair of the Grantham and Stamford Conservative Association, Martin Hill, has written to members confirming that Nick Boles is resigning as local party member saying “As you are all aware Nick has been at odds with the local party and the Prime Minister for some time, so this announcement does not come as a complete surprise but the timing does leave at lot to be desired.
“I understand that it is Mr Boles intention to carry on as the MP for Grantham and Stamford until the next General Election despite being elected to represent us in Parliament.
“Our Association AGM will be on March 28th where we can begin the process of selecting a new candidate to represent us at the next election or earlier if Mr Boles takes the honourable course and resigns his seat.
“This is very disappointing for us all as once again we have been betrayed by our parliamentary representative but I am confident that we will continue to work together to support the Conservative cause in this part of Lincolnshire.”
Conservatives have memories of previous MP Quentin Davies who crossed the floor to join Labour.
Mr Boles’ resignation letter reads….
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