I NOTE that the full name of the party now in government is the Conservative and Unionist Party.
Given Monday’s announcement by Nicola Sturgeon of her intention to hold a second independence referendum, and the Tories’ extraction of the UK from the European Union, surely the party is now incorrectly named. They don’t believe in unions of any description.
Meanwhile, huge amounts of taxpayers’ money and Government attention is being directed to get us out of the EU. People’s concerns about the adequate funding of our schools, hospitals and council services are simply being ignored. Far from levelling out the playing field, this Government continues to hit those who can afford it the least. Further evidence that the Conservatives know the cost of everything but the value of nothing.
Only the Liberal Democrats are standing up for everyone, whether that’s fighting for the values underpinning our country and how we are seen by our partners, or for the appropriate provision of local services.
HELEN BELCHER
Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Chippenham