Elliot Prentice says the values and beliefs of the Conservative Party are 'far from my own'.
Elliot Prentice blames "numerous failings by the national party" for his switch to the Labour PartyA Conservative councillor has left his party and formally joined the Labour Party.
He wrote: "I can no longer align myself with the beliefs and values of the Conservative Party as I feel these values are now far from my own."resigned from the party in a row over plans for a travellers' siteIn a joint resignation letter, they said they were "fed up with being ignored" and it was "embarrassing to admit we represent the Conservative Party".
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