‘Freedom’ for Canvey Island

CANVEY Island in Essex is planning a Catalan-style revolt to break away from the mainland.

Fifteen of 17 councillors are members of the Canvey Island Independent Party – but the island is run by the Tory-controlled Castle Point Council.

Independent councillor, Dave Blackwell, said: “Everything favours the mainland. If they had a referendum here, I’m convinced 100% would vote to leave Castle Point.”