BNP councillor disowned

Rotherham Advertiser by Phil Turner | Saturday, 18 April 2009 | Click here for original article

A BNP councillor has been disowned by his own party in an extraordinary move.
Cllr John Gamble (52), who won a seat in the Brinsworth and Catcliffe ward last May, will no longer represent the BNP on Rotherham Borough Council, the Advertiser can reveal.
The shock move to strip Cllr Gamble of the party whip by regional officials reduces the number of BNP councillors on the council from two to one.
A letter has been received by borough council chief Mike Cuff stating that the party whip has been withdrawn and that he is no longer a BNP councillor.
The reasons for the move have not been revealed, but it is understood he could continue to sit as an independent councillor.
Labour Party leaders have now called for Cllr Gamble—one of two BNP candidates to win seats at the time—to resign and for a by-election to be held immediately.
Cllr Reg Littleboy, who represents the same ward for Labour, said:"He should resign his seat immediately from the council."
Cllr Gamble was not available for comment.
BNP local organiser Marlene Guest said: "I can confirm that the whip has been removed from Cllr Gamble.
"Serious differences have developed between him and the party which cannot be reconciled."