Monmouth MS resigns from Conservative party to stand as Independent

Monmouth MS Nick Ramsey has announced his resignation from the Welsh Conservative Party and the Welsh Conservative Group in the Senedd.

In a letter, Mr Ramsey said: "I have been growing increasingly disillusioned with aspects of the direction of the Conservative Party and its movement away from the centre-ground of UK politics."

"I’ve also been concerned about a bullying culture emanating from some elements of the party. On that note, I’m grateful to those members of the Welsh Conservative group and other political parties who have shown my family and I personal support in recent years.

It has been a privilege to represent the interests of the Monmouth Constituency in the Welsh Parliament over the last 14 years and I am proud to have been involved in many successful campaigns including the fight to “Save Monmouthshire” from abolition and more recently the successful campaign for better housing adaptations for people with MND."

"As a Senedd Member, I’ve found that a commitment to constructive politics has always been in the best interests of the people I represent."

Mr Ramsey has confirmed he will continue to represent the Monmouth Constituency in the Senedd as an independent member until dissolution. 

"I will be fighting the forthcoming Senedd election on an independent platform, a platform for real change." he added.