Councillor Ian McCord, speaking to the Chronicle & Echo at the election count on May 7 I shall appeal. The local stage of this was a foregone conclusion with no respect for the rules or the published guidelines of the party, he said in a statement. I trust that a properly independent investigation will see this for the stitch up that it is. I shall not comment further until the appeal is determined.
Councillor McCord was a contender for the West Northamptonshire Council leadership vote on May 12, having served as the head of the Shadow West Northamptonshire Authority and South Northamptonshire Council.
Submitting.
Councillor Ian McCord, speaking to the Chronicle & Echo on Friday night at the election count
The deputy chairman of South Northamptonshire Conservatives Association, Andre Gonzalez De Savage, confirmed an investigation had been started and that Councillor McCord had been suspended while the investigation into the complaint was carried out.
Councillor Gonzalez De Savage said the suspension does not rule Councillor McCord from standing in the leadership election.
Councillor Gonzalez De Savage, who represents East Hunsbury and Shelfleys ward, said the complaints will be investigated by a team from outside the association and Councillor McCord will have a chance to put across his case.
Councillor Ian McCord told of decision less than 24 hours before members pick new head after election
Wednesday, 12th May 2021, 6:02 pm
The potential new leader of West Northamptonshire Council has been suspended by the Conservative Party while an investigation is carried out into a complaint made against him, his local party has confirmed.
Deanshanger councillor Ian McCord was told of his suspension yesterday (Tuesday, May 11), less than 24 hours before the group picks its new leader tonight (Wednesday).
The former South Northamptonshire Council leader had served as the head of the Shadow West Northamptonshire Authority for the past year.
Councillor Ian McCord, speaking to the Chronicle & Echo on Friday night at the election count
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