Jaci Douglas resigns from Highland Independent group on council

Strathspey and Badenoch councillor Jaci Douglas has resigned from the opposition Independent group.

She said tonight: “While I remain committed to the principles of independent councillors as the best way to run local government, I feel that my continued presence within the Independent Group will be a complicating factor given the recent election of Councillor Margaret Davidson as the new leader. This is a new phase for the group and I feel that I should step down immediately so the group can move forward as quickly and clearly as possible."

Councillor Douglas has been a member of the group for eight years and was recently made co-leader with Councillor Carolyn Wilson.

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