According to some Labour Party insiders Cllr Jayesh Mistry's resignation, although ostensibly for 'personal reasons', was because of his disillusion with the lack of power and influence of Labour councillor backbenchers and disquiet about the extent of the cuts the Council are making.
If this is indeed the case, the resignation should ring alarm bells as it reflects broader concerns about attracting committed and independently minded people into local politics, reducing the age profile of councillors, and addressing the democratic deficit in Brent Council's current political structure.
If this is indeed the case, the resignation should ring alarm bells as it reflects broader concerns about attracting committed and independently minded people into local politics, reducing the age profile of councillors, and addressing the democratic deficit in Brent Council's current political structure.
