Councilor Switches Parties Over SEND Plans | Bristol News

Child psychologist and Kingswood councilor Sean Rhodes has switched from Labour to the Green Party, citing the government’s under-resourced SEND reforms as the “final straw.” Despite previously backing Labour through key local projects — including securing Grimsbury Farm’s future and helping residents with housing and disability grants — Rhodes now champions the Greens’ focus on disadvantaged communities. Labour expressed disappointment but affirmed ongoing local services, while Green leader Zack Polanski welcomed Rhodes as their first district councillor in South Gloucestershire. Rhodes vows to keep serving his constituents, blaming Labour for failing to deliver on child support promises — a move that underscores growing tensions over SEND policy and reshapes local political dynamics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/802eb72bc3743819