Updated statement to the one published on the 14/03/2023:

“Following receipt of a number of complaints regarding a social media post made (and then deleted) by Councillor Alexis McEvoy on her personal social media account, Councillor McEvoy has resigned as a member of the Conservative & Unionist Party. Councillor McEvoy is therefore no longer a member of either New Forest District or Hampshire County Councils Conservative Groups and will sit as an Independent". 

Councillor Jill Cleary, Leader of the Conservative Group at New Forest District Council.

Mr James Hartley-Binns, Chairman of New Forest East Conservative Association