Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons Resigns As MP
[Updated] Kathy Lightbourne Simmons has “submitted a letter of resignation as the Member of Parliament for Constituency 36 Sandys North,” the Speaker has confirmed.
A spokesperson said, “The official process for a Member to resign from the House Assembly is to inform the Speaker in writing of such.
“With that said, Speaker Lister can confirm that Mrs. Kathy Simmons has submitted a letter of resignation as the Member of Parliament for constituency 36 Sandys North.
“Speaker Lister thanks Mrs. Simmons for her serve to her constituency and her country. And offers her his best regards.”
This follows a day after it was confirmed that she had resigned from Cabinet, along with another MP. Her resignation will trigger a by-election, unless a general election is called before the time frame the by-election must be called in.
Update 4.59pm: Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, “The departure of the Attorney-General from representing Constituency 36 is a relief.
“In her time, Somerset has fallen into a sad, deplorable state. Closed businesses, trees growing out of buildings, roads overgrown with weeds, over-extended local policing and anti-social conduct are now everywhere in what was a thriving community.
“There’s been a general neglect of the community and their needs. We note that during the whole school closing debate, Somerset was left to fend for themselves as their Member of Parliament sat quietly on the sidelines.
“The prize that is the West End is choked with evidence of failed policies. We are glad that the former Attorney-General has stepped down from C36 – now we can focus on rebuilding Somerset.”
