LibDem Councillor in Highland Jumps Ship To Independent

6th May 2012

Biz Campbell councillor for Wester Ross Strathpeffer and Lochalsh has left the LibDem party and becomes an independent from today.

The independents numbers now move up from 35 to 36.
LibDems fall from 15 to 14.
SNP remain at 22
Labour remain at 8

Councillor Campbell said she was unhappy with the coalition of LibDems with the conservatives at Westminster. She has been elected for her fourth term. Councillor Campbell said the LibDems have lost direction and it was affecting her constituents. She will continue to fight their corner not bound by a party whip.