Shock in East Lancashire: Green Councillor Steps Down Amid Investigation

In a surprising turn of events, Sohail Asghar, a young councillor for the Green Party in East Lancashire, has voluntarily relinquished the Party whip as a result of an ongoing investigation. Elected in May to represent the Accrington West and Oswaldtwistle Central division, the 29-year-old now plans to serve as an independent member of the Lancashire County Council. The leader of the Green group on the council, Councillor Gina Dowding, confirmed this decision, emphasizing that Asghar will retain his party membership but will remain an independent until the investigation concludes. This unexpected development has raised questions about the nature of the investigation and its potential impact on the Green Party’s local dynamics.