Local Tory joins UKIP
Wednesday, March 16 2011
The former Chairman of the South Staffordshire Conservative Association says the Tories’ pitiful record on Europe has prompted him to defect to UKIP.
Lyndon Jones
Forty-six-year-old Lyndon Jones, who was elected Chairman of the South Staffordshire Conservative Association in March 2009, has now joined UKIP after becoming totally disillusioned with his former party.
Lyndon, who is married and lives in Wombourne, said: “UKIP is not just about the EU. I am passionate about this country which has been failed by the ConDem coalition which has betrayed our Armed Forces and the British people.
“Before the General Election the Conservatives said they would look after our Armed Forces but after the election they just slashed the defence budget.
“I fought for the Tories at the last General Election as I believed the party would stand up for this country and its interests. Sadly, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems have sold this country down the river.
“David Cameron gave a cast iron guarantee to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Sadly he reneged on that promise.
“I feel very strongly that we should be allowed a referendum on Europe but we are not going to get that referendum with the Tories.
“I am totally disillusioned with the Conservatives and I have joined UKIP because I believe in the party’s policies,” he added.
UKIP West Midlands MEP Mike Nattrass said: “I am delighted to welcome Lyndon into the party.
“He is well known and well respected in South Staffordshire. The Tories have let him down and let this country down.
“UKIP is the only party standing up for the interests of this country. Lyndon will be a great addition to the party.”