Chorley councillor quits Labour with a warning for former colleagues and a call for a more supportive environment for young people in local politics
However, Cllr Nevett - who had not been selected by Labour to contest his seat again for the party at next May’s local elections - spoke of “the rifts that have emerged between myself and Labour colleagues”. He said that he had tried to heal those schisms - and had not defected in haste.“Becoming independent was the right thing to do for my own wellbeing and for my constituents.
. The best and most informed decisions happen when young councillors and experienced councillors come together to exchange ideas and advice.Cllr James Nevett says politics works best when different generations are represented in the council chamber However, he ended with a warning to those he was leaving behind in the Labour group: “The fate which has befallen me, the experiences I have had, could happen to each and every one of you.
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