THROUGH your paper I would like to say a big thank you to all my supporters and helpers at the by-election of September 1.

Clearly we lost due to the ongoing row over the leadership at Westminster, as the statistics clearly show.

Our party needs to look outward and address the failing NHS, education, local government, police etc, not tear itself apart internally.

Once again, thank you over 17 years for the privilege and honour of being your councillor.

DENNIS GRITT

Former councillor

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