Murdoch says – I cannot support the Conservative leader

No, not that one…

Devon Conservative councillor Kathy Murdoch has quit the Conservative group the Western Morning News reports after its leader joined the freemasons:

The row happened at Torridge’s annual full council meeting, after the roles of leader and deputy leader had been voted on.

Conservative group leader Mr Parsons was voted to lead the council for another year.

After the vote was taken Mrs Murdoch stood up, gathered her papers, and said: “Under this current leadership I cannot continue. I am handing in my resignation. Sorry I have got to go.”…

Five Conservative district councillors are freemasons, according to the register of members’ interests. As well as Mr Parsons there is Andrew Eastman, David Fulford, Andy Boyd and John Himan.