The deputy spokesman of the Socialist Group, Joaquin Lopez has confirmed that the Status Committee Member of the Regional Assembly has unanimously decided that the deputy Isabel Toledo abandon his seat from today and therefore no longer regional deputy .
López Pagán recalled that the procedure was initiated at the request of the Socialist Group and stated that "rejected the arguments of the popular deputy, the deputy Status Committee has unanimously decided to leave his seat Isabel Toledo", being caught by the of incompatibility laid down in art.
6.2 b) of the Organic Law General Election, saying that a conviction exists, though not final, for offenses against public administration office and is ineligible in this case incompatible.
Socialist deputy spokesman added: "This is a historic decision, it is the first time that a Member is expelled for these reasons, but it is unfortunate and it is clear that" the regional PP has no control of ethical behavior and political responsibility of the representatives. "And it shows, according to the deputy, the fact that he allowed Isabel Toledo has been high this procedure agony, missing due to loyalty to the institution they belong to today and adding to the scandal that has organized the Popular Party, which has chosen to protect suspects instead of safeguarding the general interest, "he concluded.
Source: PSRM-PSOE