The Tjeldsund local branch of the Socialist Left Party (SV) in Norway has voted unanimously to bring forth a vote of no confidence against the party leadership after a critical evaluation of the recent election campaign. The proposal will be discussed and voted on at the Troms SV county meeting this weekend. This unexpected move reflects a growing dissatisfaction among local members regarding the party's direction and leadership effectiveness.

Local branch leader Odd-Are Hansen expressed that the dissatisfaction stems from longstanding frustration with the current party leadership, particularly with party leader Kirsti Bergstø. Hansen emphasized that while Bergstø possesses strong ideological principles, she lacks essential qualities needed to engage potential voters effectively. According to him, she has not been able to communicate the party's message convincingly and is perceived as condescending and arrogant, which he argues alienates voters rather than attracting them.

Should the proposal gain majority support at the county meeting, the next step for the Tjeldsund branch would be to advance a similar proposal to the national party congress (lands møte). This situation highlights internal challenges within SV, as local members call for leadership changes to better align with voters' needs and expectations ahead of future electoral battles, signaling potential shifts in the party's strategy and focus going forward.