Leamington Conservative councillor defects to the Green Party after "losing faith in the Tories"

Councillor Becky Davidson, who has represented Radford Semele ward since May 2023, joined the Green group last Friday (September 6).

Cllr Davidson said her decision had been prompted by having lost faith in the Conservative Party.

She said: “Over the past year, I’ve realised that my values don’t align with my previous party as I once thought they did.

"The national party have continuously made poor decisions on many issues and policies that I can no longer defend.

“I got into politics because I wanted to make a difference to my local community and I believe I can achieve more for my ward with the support of the local Green Party, with whom, after many shared council meetings, I have come to see my values are much more aligned.”

Cllr Davidson added that she is “honoured and proud” to represent Radford Semele and the surrounding villages had not taken the decision to resign as a Conservative lightly.

“I appreciate that my decision may be a disappointment to those who continue to support the Conservative Party.

“I wish to reassure all residents within my ward that I will continue to work hard for the communities I represent.”

The Green Party are in joint administration with Labour on Warwick District Council with its councillors representing a wide range of areas from South Leamington, parts of Warwick and Kenilworth to rural villages including Lapworth.