Checkpoint Charlie, Worthing-style

So. I ran into a friend yesterday, who has a lot of friends among Worthing Conservatives, who gives me interesting info occasionally.

Now, I'm not sure how much I credit this, but my friend claims that one of the leading Worthing Tories - both a borough AND a county councillor, mark you - has fallen out very badly with his party; so badly, in fact, that he might not make it to re-selection for next year's County Council elections, and has even talked to one of the LibDems about defecting.

Now, I for one would be very unhappy if Worthing's LibDems took this one on board. I can't conceive of a party that could include my LibDem friends and this person - but it would be a huge scalp, and I mean huge, if this person crossed the floor, so we'll see how the LibDems balance this one out - principle or party interest?