Lewes Labour group leader leaves party to sit as independent

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Chris Collier, leader of Lewes District Council's Labour group, has left the party to become an independent.

Chris Collier, the leader of Lewes District Council's Labour group and a Peacehaven East councillor, has left the party to sit as an independent. The decision was announced on Monday, 19 October, when district councillors were informed of his departure.

Christine Robinson, deputy leader of Lewes District Council, has taken over as leader of the Labour group following Collier's exit. Collier was approached for comment but did not respond by the time of publication.

Lewes Labour group leader leaves party to sit as independent — Image: The Argus

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Council labour leader quits partyThe leader of Lewes District Council’s Labour group has left his party.The Argus · 22 Oct, 13:36
Lewes Labour group leader resigns from partyThe leader of Lewes District Council’s Labour group has left his party.Chichester Observer · 21 Oct, 12:55
Lewes Labour leader leaves partyThe leader of Lewes District Council’s Labour group has left his party.Chichester Observer · 21 Oct, 12:49
Lewes Labour leader leaves partyThe leader of Lewes District Council’s Labour group has left his party.Chichester Observer · 21 Oct, 11:25

In this story: Chris Collier · Christine Robinson · Lewes District Council · Peacehaven East

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