"True independence is only way to stand"

After last week’s mention of the amazing achievement by Borough Council Leader Richard “Papa Dick” Austin, in getting a letter published in one or another of our local “newspapers” on four consecutive weeks, it seems another letter hasn’t been quite so fortunate.
It has been sent by Independent Councillors Richard Leggott and John Storry, and reads:-

"We note that on the back of an Audit Report allowing that governance at Boston Borough is merely 'adequate' Councillor R. Austin is happy to encourage your readers to believe that Boston is one of the most improved councils in England.
“Adequate? Most improved? Yes,well, hmm?
“Linking these two descriptions together one must obviously ask how low had this Bypass Party dragged our Borough in their 40 months in power before the threat of direct Government Intervention forced these councillors to change their ways and take notice of an imposed Panel of External Advisors who, incidentally, intend to hang about until the outcome of 2011 election is known.
“I wonder why this was not mentioned by the Bypass Party leader.
“Whilst not wishing to discourage prospective candidates of any persuasion, there are at least two more good reasons for Independent minded people to be wary of signing up with the Boston Bypass 'Independent' Party.
“First: the Bypass Party is actually a registered political party which imposes a party whip on several occasions. This can hinder its members' ability to truly represent their varied communities' concerns.
“Second: anyone signing up with the Boston Bypass party will be joining a party that in four years in office will have spectacularly failed to fulfill its promise of securing a bypass for our town.
“No - if you really wish to represent your community on a local independent basis , be an Independent.
“Prospective Independents can seek helpful guidance from National Advisor Maggie Sullivan (tel: 0207 6643206) or do not hesitate to contact Independent Councillors Richard Leggott ( tel: 01205 280188) and John Storry (tel: 01205 354644).
Signed: Richard Leggott & John Storry"


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