News today that former Conservative Councillor Nick Brice will remain a salaried Councillor, despite widespread opposition in the local media, amongst residents and community groups associated with trying to reduce kerb-crawling and anti-social behaviour.
Nick Brice was selected by the Conservative Party to represent Rochester South & Horsted and is the second Tory to have disgraced himself in the ward, after a previous called on Single Mum's to be sterilised on what was a moral crusade of sorts.
The Medway Conservative Group expelled him but then chose to close ranks. They remain tightlipped on whether they think he should continue to be a salaried Councillor. A question of judgement that highlights the political decay in the corridors of Gun Wharf?
Medway Labour called for his immediate resignation and a byelection.
Surely, this puts to rest any notion that the Conservative Party should appeal to women. If they can remain tight-lipped over a kerb-crawler then what message does this set for young adults and those trying to combat anti-social behaviour?
Cllr Teresa Murray, spoke to YourMedway today on the disgraced Councillor.
Commenting on her website, Cllr Murray stated:
"'I think it is outrageous. Clearly Cllr Brice does not comprehend the seriousness of what he has done and thinks he can still be a representative of the people of Rochester South and Horsted. The complete silence from Medway Conservatives over whether Cllr Brice should remain in office speaks volumes of the disrespect for women and residents in Rochester. "
"For him to be cautioned for kerb crawling, at the same time the council, the police and the NHS are working hard to try to combat prostitution, is disgraceful."
Nick Brice was selected by the Conservative Party to represent Rochester South & Horsted and is the second Tory to have disgraced himself in the ward, after a previous called on Single Mum's to be sterilised on what was a moral crusade of sorts.
The Medway Conservative Group expelled him but then chose to close ranks. They remain tightlipped on whether they think he should continue to be a salaried Councillor. A question of judgement that highlights the political decay in the corridors of Gun Wharf?
Medway Labour called for his immediate resignation and a byelection.
Surely, this puts to rest any notion that the Conservative Party should appeal to women. If they can remain tight-lipped over a kerb-crawler then what message does this set for young adults and those trying to combat anti-social behaviour?
Cllr Teresa Murray, spoke to YourMedway today on the disgraced Councillor.
Commenting on her website, Cllr Murray stated:
"'I think it is outrageous. Clearly Cllr Brice does not comprehend the seriousness of what he has done and thinks he can still be a representative of the people of Rochester South and Horsted. The complete silence from Medway Conservatives over whether Cllr Brice should remain in office speaks volumes of the disrespect for women and residents in Rochester. "
"For him to be cautioned for kerb crawling, at the same time the council, the police and the NHS are working hard to try to combat prostitution, is disgraceful."
"Councillor Brice should resign immediately."
The excellent CFJ Newswire asked people in Medway whether they would vote for him as an independent candidate and what they think of Mr Brice’s behaviour.
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