Ludlow councillor resigns from Shropshire Council Lib Dem group

Ludlow councillor Andy Boddington has confirmed he is stepping away from the Shropshire Council Lib Dem group over concerns about 'how it is run'.

Councillor Boddington says he remains committed to being a councillor, and to the Lib Dems and remains a member of the party. But for the time being at least he will don the 'independent' mantle at Shirehall. He says he will not be bound to follow group decisions or the party whip.

"I feel I need some space away from the group," told Shropshire Star.

"But I don't want to give a reason for stepping away.

"I am still very committed to the Lib Dems and am an editor of the national Lib Dem Voice, it's just that I won't be on the group any more."

Councillor Boddington, who represents the Ludlow North seat on Shropshire and Ludlow Town Council, was elected to Shropshire Council in 2014.