Young Independence continues to grow after Jakob Whiten, a Deputy Chairman of Conservative Future in the East Midlands up until last week, announced that he is joining UKIP.
Jakob, 19, commented that the Conservatives “showed their true colours” earlier this month after enforcing a stringent three line whip to compel their MPs to vote against the prospect of an EU referendum. The decision didn’t sit too well with the former CF member’s libertarian, democratic values.
“I entered politics and joined the Conservative Party to help people” reflected Jakob, before revealing that he was unable to discuss the EU and other issues of national importance when in his official role with the Tories. “I believe being a member of UKIP I can now be honest about the issues that matter most to people” he added.
His defection is another example of a notable Conservative member switching allegiance to UKIP and follows names such as former government Chief Whip Lord Hesketh and respected South Tyneside Councillor David Potts in what has been an increasingly troublesome period for the Tories.
While the Conservative Party have broken promises and continuously ignored the views of the British public, UKIP have become a highly credible and well-oiled alternative for youngsters across Britain. I’m sure that I speak for all of YI when I say that I am pleased to welcome Jakob to UKIP and I look forward to his contribution.
Young Independence East Midlands Chairman.
Fan of football, French and fun.
Lee Allen
Another defection sees leading young Conservative ditch blue for purple
Young Independence continues to grow after Jakob Whiten, a Deputy Chairman of Conservative Future in the East Midlands up until last week, announced that he is joining UKIP.
Jakob, 19, commented that the Conservatives “showed their true colours” earlier this month after enforcing a stringent three line whip to compel their MPs to vote against the prospect of an EU referendum. The decision didn’t sit too well with the former CF member’s libertarian, democratic values.
“I entered politics and joined the Conservative Party to help people” reflected Jakob, before revealing that he was unable to discuss the EU and other issues of national importance when in his official role with the Tories. “I believe being a member of UKIP I can now be honest about the issues that matter most to people” he added.
His defection is another example of a notable Conservative member switching allegiance to UKIP and follows names such as former government Chief Whip Lord Hesketh and respected South Tyneside Councillor David Potts in what has been an increasingly troublesome period for the Tories.
While the Conservative Party have broken promises and continuously ignored the views of the British public, UKIP have become a highly credible and well-oiled alternative for youngsters across Britain. I’m sure that I speak for all of YI when I say that I am pleased to welcome Jakob to UKIP and I look forward to his contribution.
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