The Sweden Democrats (SD) in Uppsala have decided to remove Kent Kumpula from their election campaign and have recommended he voluntarily leave his seat in the municipal council, according to Uppsala Nya Tidning. The decision comes amid what the newspaper describes as an "infected power struggle" within the local party organization. Maria Rosander, group leader for SD in Uppsala, reportedly stated that Kumpula's presence is seen as a burden and security risk.
Kumpula, who was group leader until about a year ago, strongly rejected the characterization, comparing the claim that he is a security risk to being called a Russian spy and describing the situation as a farce. The case has been forwarded to the party at the national level for further consideration. Kumpula claims to have support within the party, stating that he received a text message from someone leaving the party due to how he has been treated.
Kumpula's presence is seen as a burden and security risk.
comparing the claim that he is a security risk to being called a Russian spy and describing the situation as a farce.
he received a text message from someone leaving the party due to how he has been treated.