It should come as no surprise to read that the Liberal Democrats have reneged on one of their manifesto pledges of 2003 (The Press 6 Dec.). The Liberal Democrats throughout the country have perfected the art of speaking with “forked tongue” and in so speaking have let down their electors.
It is easy to make promises and here in York we have seen the Liberal Democrats make promises and then fail to live up to those promises with the consequence that the Citizens of York have been badly let down on a number of occasions since they took control in 2003.
Having been involved in local politics in different areas for over 40 years I have always taken great care in not making any pledge that I couldn’t deliver, indeed the only pledges I have given in the past is to work hard to represent those that elect me and to work to improve the area I represent, those same pledges will be given by me next May when I stand for re-election in Bishopthorpe.
I believe that over the past three years I have lived up to that pledge to the full, whilst the Liberal Democrats have shown that they can’t be trusted nor should they be.
Your 'mission statement' says 'whilst dealing with residents I will be honest, courteous and respectful at all times'.
ReplyDeleteYou have not lived up to this promise.
Saying the petition I'd been working on as hard as I can since last year, signed by 1400 residents, is a 'complete waste of time' is not courteous nor respectful, and you should say sorry.