Outlasting the previous quitter by just a few days, Reform Councillor Desmond Clarke became the next Reform councillor to flee their post within a week of getting the job.
The reason for this one seems less clear, with the official word being the rather vague claim that:
…he is not in a position to deliver the level of service to the people of Newark West that they deserve and require.
I’m sure he’s not the only one.
His constituents do need representation – so this will, of course, trigger another by-election.
“Seven days after fighting an election on a promise to cut spending and waste, the Reform county councillor for Newark West has resigned which will result in the triggering of a by-election that will cost taxpayers thousands of pounds”
said the previous council leader, Sam Smith.