A COUNCILLOR on Warwick District Council has changed her party allegiance and joined the Greens.
Coun Becky Davidson, who has represented Radford Semele ward since May 2023, joined the Green Party on Friday (September 6).
Her switch increases the number of Green Party councillors from 14 to 15 and they remain the largest party on the council.
Coun Davidson said her decision had been prompted by having lost faith in the Conservative Party and she had not taken her decision to resign lightly.
She continued: “Over the past year, I’ve realised that my values don’t align with my previous party as I once thought they did. The national party have continuously made poor decisions on many issues and policies that I can no longer defend.
“I got into politics because I wanted to make a difference to my local community and I believe I can achieve more for my ward with the support of the local Green Party, with whom, after many shared council meetings, I have come to see my values are much more aligned.”
She added: “I appreciate that my decision may be a disappointment to those who continue to support the Conservative Party. I wish to reassure all residents within my ward that I will continue to work hard for the communities I represent.
“I want to represent a party that people can trust and I believe that the Greens are a party of integrity. I’ve looked at the Green Party’s priorities, policies and the district council’s corporate strategy – and having asked many questions – I feel very aligned with their policies and vision for the future.”
Coun Ian Davison, leader of WDC’s Green Party, added: “From her work on the council, we know Becky to be a councillor who is articulate, giving clear reasons for her principled views. We are very happy to welcome her to the Greens.”
