At least eight members of Hexham constituency resigned from the Labour party on the day Jamie Driscoll announced that he would stand for north-east mayor as an independent candidate (Labour voters are disillusioned with the party. Their support since my resignation proves it, 18 July). More are resigning across the north-east.
I have been an active Labour member for 31 years and have held several officer positions in the local constituency. It was with a heavy heart that I resigned from the party last week. I did so because I do not like the treatment that Driscoll received in being barred from the list of prospective Labour candidates for north-east mayor. I cannot remain in a party that undemocratically selects its candidates and undemocratically deselects elected representatives.
