East Riding Labour group leader defects to Conservatives

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Labour group leader Steve Gallant has quit the party to join the Conservatives.

Steve Gallant, leader of the Labour group on East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has announced he is leaving the Labour Party to join the local Conservatives.

Gallant says his decision was prompted by Labour's attempt to block him from standing in local elections. He stated that he chose to move to a party that welcomes him as opposed to one that wants to prevent his candidacy, allowing him to continue representing his local area.

The defection marks a significant shift in the council's political composition, with the Labour group losing its leader to the rival Conservative Party.

East Riding Labour group leader defects to Conservatives — Image: Hull Daily Mail

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How it is being reported

Former East Riding Labour group leader explains surprise defection to the ConservativesHull Daily Mail · 1 Oct, 14:05
Council's Labour group leader joins ConservativesBBC Humberside · 30 Sept, 13:28
Leader of East Yorkshire Labour Party joins local Conservatives groupBridlington Free Press · 30 Sept, 09:20

In this story: Steve Gallant · Labour Party · Conservative Party · East Riding of Yorkshire Council · East Riding of Yorkshire

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