Mr Spratt, who took just over 65pc of the vote in West Depwade in 2017, said: I m going to stand as an independent and I ve been overwhelmed with support since word of that got out there. I m still a paid up member of the Conservative party, but they decided not to pick me for the election.
Andrew Prcctor, leader of Norfolk County Council.
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Andrew Proctor, leader of Norfolk County Council and of the Conservative group, said Mr Spratt had been suspended, pending a decision on whether or not he would be permitted to remain with the group prior to the election.