As far as the 'she only wants power' argument is concerned, well, you're correct to a certain extent. That is what politics is, an attempt to gain more power to further the voice you and your constituents have. Stronach's decision creates a larger voice for her constituents which achieves the most important goal of any politician.
She has not betrayed her constituents. They did not vote for the Conservative Party, they voted for Belinda Stronach. If she, as a candidate, represented what the people of her consituency wanted, then switching parties does not affect anything.
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