South Wales Evening Post - 8 July 2006
Colour swapping Swansea politician Rene Kinzett is expecting a tougher stance from his new Conservative colleagues. Councillor Kinzett made a surprise move from the Lib Dems over to the Swansea Tory's last month.
The Mayals ward councillor pointed to a fresh direction under new Conservative leader David Cameron as the reason for his defection.
He dismissed claims it was because he was overlooked for candidacy for the Swansea West Assembly seat in next year's elections, losing out to Lib Dem Councillor Peter May at the selection.
Councillor Kinzett said he now expected a resurgence from Swansea Conservatives and a more vibrant political debate in the run up to the 2008 council elections.
He said: "For the last few years the Swansea administration may have led to a softening of the debate between the parties that make up the coalition.
"I do not think that this is healthy for local democracy and I hope to see a return to vigorous, but friendly, political exchanges."
