Baz posted:I think I’d rather a politician who voted with his conscience ...rather than simply towing the party line ..
Well parties exist so that like minded people gather and vote like-mindedly for the same broad objective because they support more or less the same principles. Ukip wouldn't allow an EU cheerleader into Ukip. If his 'conscience' is a Tory 'conscience' then he should wear the Tory rosette and campaign for Tory values in his seat.