The Moderate Party in Sörmland, Sweden, has been shaken by several defections in recent days. " In Katrineholm, defections include Poyan Sandnell, who is critical of the party, saying it does not drive its politics and pushes out those with ideas. In February, Sandnell and Moderate Banu Arslan announced their departures and, together with former Liberal and Center Party member Jesper Ek and Maria Sandberg, formed a new party called Katrineholm framåt.
Christer Sundqvist, vice chairman of the Katrineholm municipal executive board, disagrees with Sandnell's criticism, stating they do not feel they freeze anyone out. Helena Koch, chair of the Moderate Party in Sörmland, noted that voters are questioning what is happening in the party.
it does not drive its politics and pushes out those with ideas
they do not feel they freeze anyone out
voters are questioning what is happening in the party