Former Tory Councillor Joins Lib Dems

The balance of power on Harborough District Council has shifted slightly this week – after a former Conservative Councillor revealed he has joined the Liberal Democrats.
Mark Graves has represented the Tories in his Broughton Astley constituency for over ten years.
But, after disagreeing with his party over issues such as extra housing allocation for Harborough and a Council Tax increase which was more than double what they’d promised, last week they deselected him.

Councillor Graves says he now looks forward to working with the Lib Dems instead.