Clydesdale councillor leaves SNP for Solidarity

CARLUKE and Law councillor Pat Lee has left the SNP and joined Solidarity Scotland.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th May 2015, 17:45 BST

SNP no more...Councillor Pat Lee during last year's campaign to save the Law bus (

Pic by Rodger Price.) — SNP no more...Councillor Pat Lee during last year's campaign to save the Law bus ( Pic by Rodger Price.)

He has announced that he resigned the party whip on Wednesday evening.

“I will remain as a councillor for Clydesdale West and continue to serve the constituents to the best of my abilities, then stand for re-election as a Solidarity candidate in the council elections 2017.” he said.

He said he had made the decision after much thought and discussion.

I still support an independent Scotland and will continue to fight to that end,” he said.

For the story, see next week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette.