"After talks with Peter Lundgren, we have come to the conclusion that the ruling in the Court of Appeal makes it impossible for him to represent the Sweden Democrats.

He will thus leave his membership in the party ", says SD's press secretary Christian Krappedal in a written comment to TT, where Peter Lundgren also comments on the matter.

Lundgren continues to claim that he has been acquitted and that he will appeal the verdict to the European Court of Justice.

The Supreme Court has refused to try the verdict, on a daily fine, from the Göta Court of Appeal.

"Since I do not want my continued membership to affect the party, I have decided to leave the Sweden Democrats.

I will now appeal to the European Court of Justice and seek redress that way.

My firm opinion is that I am innocently convicted.

I will continue as a non-party member for the remaining term of office, ”announces Peter Lundgren.

SVT Nyheter is looking for Peter Lundgren for a comment.