[garinda]

Originally Posted by Gayle

Of course, the flip side of this is why other Independents, one who had left the Labour party a few years ago, were so quick to go back to Labour rather than maintain their independence. Whilst you're questioning Malcolm Pritchard's motives, you might want to question the other independents. I mean, let's face it, it's only Malcolm who's being called in to question here because he's the last person to nail his colours to the mast - 3 other independents were very quick to relinquish their independence at the thought of having a chance to get into power.

Plus, wasn't one of those other independents (David Mason?) elected in as a Tory, or have I imagined that?

I'm only curious why he seems happy to share his reasons privately, via the private message system, but not do it openly.

Personally I have the strength in my own convictions, and if I have something to say, am more than willing to do it publicly, not whispering it behind my hand.