Several leading Liberals in Flen have quit and formed a new party. This is a reaction to the national party moving closer to the Sweden Democrats. Stefan Sandberg, chairman of the newly formed Free Liberals in Flen, said they felt they could not participate in that.
The Liberals currently have one seat in the municipal council, held by Berit Hyllbrant. She will remain in her seat until after the election and then join the new party. The defected Liberals will also keep their seats on the committees where the party holds positions.
they felt they could not participate in that
Sandberg said it is such a short time left, so they are happy to stay in those mandates as individuals.
it is such a short time left, so they are happy to stay in those mandates as individuals