[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by JCB

I haven't a clue .

It is acceptable for elected representatives , in local government or in Parliament , to change allegiance , to "cross the floor" as they put it .
I think this must be a unique case , when a councillor crosses the floor literally within minutes of being elected .

But we are dealing with a unique politician .

This smells like he had planned it this way long before the elections were due to take place.