A lady that
was elected as the youngest councillor in Britain, Clarissa Slade, has died.
The 21 year old student at Winchester University, was found dead by her
housemate at her student accommodation.
Clarissa
Slade made history when she was elected as a Conservative councillor for Mid
Devon District Council just two months after her 18th birthday. The politician,
who also served on Tiverton Town Council, is the daughter of Colin Slade, who
is also a councillor.
The grieving
father told the Daily Telegraph:
“We are still
pretty much in the dark as to the circumstances and we are waiting for the
coroner. She had a bright future ahead, she was very keen on politics and she
was a very bright young councillor, the youngest in the country when she was
elected. She was looking to possibly pursue a career in politics. She was very
active in the Conservative Party.”
Clarissa Slade, who studied
classics at university, previously served as the chair of Devon Conservative
Future when she was 16. She was born with a heart defect but it was believed
she would live a normal life. Miss Slade experienced pain in recent weeks but
it is understood doctors found no cause for alarm, Metro news reports.
Clive Eginton, leader of
Mid Devon District Council said:
“The devastating news
regarding the sudden passing of Cllr Clarissa Slade has been deeply felt by
myself, fellow councillors and officers across Mid Devon District Council.
“As our youngest ever
elected councillor, Clarissa worked hard for her residents in Cranmore ward and
also participated across the town in a whole in a variety of events.
“On the national stage she
had also made her mark with her involvement in youth politics. Clarissa had an
endearing personality to all those who knew her well, and we will miss her
enormously. Our thoughts at this time are with Clarissa’s parents Colin and
Elizabeth.”
Her death is
being treated as unexplained by police, with a post-mortem examination due to
take place.
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