An urgent letter was also sent to the board during that period. During the party’s last conference, the board promised improvement in response. The sudden decision of the board not to nominate Ouwehand as party leader has therefore come as a bombshell. Last Tuesday is again a fire letter from local and provincial representatives to the national government. It stated that confidence in the board was withdrawn. The Amersfoort and provincial factions of the province of Utrecht have co-signed the letter.