A Burnham-On-Sea councillor who quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK last week has rejoined the party just four days later, admitting he made what he called an “error of judgement.”
Alistair Hendry, who represents Highbridge & Burnham South on Somerset Council, announced to the authority last Thursday that he was leaving the Conservatives for Reform UK, saying he had “relented in a weak moment to pressure from the party.” But he says he regretted the decision almost immediately.
“I woke up the following morning and really regretted the decision, so after four days, have rejoined the Conservatives,” he said.
He added: “I acted in haste and, after taking time to reflect, listen, and consider my action and the interests of local residents, I have concluded that my initial decision was a mistake.”
Cllr Hendry says politics has become “dominated by headlines rather than hard work,” and claims Reform UK are “chasing headlines” rather than offering what he described as substance.
“While media attention may come and go, it is ultimately substance, delivery, and accountability that matter most to the communities we serve,” he adds.
“I want to be clear: I made a mistake. I have always shared the values of the Conservatives, and I intend to stand again under its banner to represent local residents with honesty, hard work and commitment.”
