Because of the many years of fighting in SD Uppland and that the member committee should have recommended the party to exclude the group leader Simon Alm, the political reporter Pontus Mattsson, who has followed the SD for many years, does not give Simon Alm as great chances to continue as leader of the Sweden Democrats in Uppsala county .
How common is it with exclusions in SD?
- SD excludes many, many more than other parties. But that such a high representative as Simon Alm, who has been with such a long time, risks being excluded - it is unusual.
A possible exclusion - how can it affect the party locally?
- It is not good advertising, and it can be difficult to find a replacement.
What do you think are the reasons for Simon Alm sitting loose?
- There have been tough battles within SD Uppland for many years. People have been angry and disappointed that they have not had influence and been able to decide. Several people have considered that Simon Alm used dictatorial forms and the top party.
The battle over Simon Alm - what does it say about SD?
- The Swedish Democrats are one of the largest parties in the country today, but on their hold it is, if not chaos, so great contradictions and problems.
From the party centrally you sound: "We have previously commented on what is presently communicating on the issue."
SVT News Uppsala has on several occasions sought Simon Alm for a comment, but he has not returned.