North Yorkshire councillor Mike Jordan says his decision was linked to national party policies.
Mike Jordan's decision means the Conservatives have 45 out of 90 seats on the councilThe Conservatives have lost their majority on North Yorkshire Council after a councillor quit the party.
Mr Jordan, who previously left the Conservatives for the Yorkshire Party in 2018 before rejoining, said his concerns did not relate to how the council was run, but was due to the national party's policies, such as hitting carbon cutting targets and taxation. The group is now believed to be approaching independent members in the hope they might join or rejoin.
Liberal Democrat group leader Bryn Griffiths said Mr Jordan's decision was "indicative of the Tory Party generally - falling apart and arguing amongst themselves".
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