"I wish to be absolutely clear that the suspension of the whip related solely to an administrative inquiry made on behalf of another councillor regarding the procedural process for becoming an Independent. I am confident that there will be no plausible findings of misconduct against me."
"After reflection, she could no longer continue under the council's current leadership. She raised concerns about what I perceive to be misogynistic undertones in the treatment I have received."
Two Reform Party councillors, Kathryn Shaw and Joanne Blythe, have departed the party less than one year after their election to West Northamptonshire Council and now serve as Independents. Joanne Blythe cited misogynistic undertones in her treatment as a reason for leaving. The Reform Party suspended Blythe pending investigation after she indicated her intention to become an independent councillor. Blythe clarified that the suspension related to an administrative inquiry regarding the procedural process for becoming an Independent and expressed confidence that no misconduct findings would result. She emphasized her commitment to robustly representing her community.
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