I WRITE in reply to Christine Adams' letter (BEN, March 28).

Firstly, I am sure the good folk of Farnworth would like to know why 'Dear Christine' has abandoned the Tory Party. She always used Plodder Lane Conservative Club as the address her letters stemmed from. Could it be she is ashamed to be any longer known as a Thatcherite Tory, or is it the truth of the matter that the local Tory Party is ashamed to be associated with her?

As one of the elected members for Farnworth Ward, I am proud of the work we have initiated in recent years. The fact of the matter is that Farnworth is in the midst of the biggest investment period in its entire history. Much of this investment, be it in our schools, our community facilities and new community learning centres, is addressing the neglect and massive cuts in public spending that towns like Farnworth endured during the years of the Tory Government.

The damage done to our communities, the destruction of whole industries that employed many Farnworth people in years gone by, the massive increase in the resulting joblessness and the closely-related increase in criminal activity all happened during the Tory Government's stewardship. All the measures that did so much to damage the Township of Farnworth and its people were done without a single word of criticism from Dear Christine.

Farnworth is no longer on its knees; it is on the move towards a better future. I am proud to be associated with these initiatives and involved in bringing these improvements about. Christine is involved in nothing, knows nothing, contributes nothing. Farnworth people should be aware of that FACT.

Councillor R. Stones

Farnworth Ward I WRITE in reply to Christine Adams' letter (BEN, March 28).

Firstly, I am sure the good folk of Farnworth would like to know why 'Dear Christine' has abandoned the Tory Party. She always used Plodder Lane Conservative Club as the address her letters stemmed from. Could it be she is ashamed to be any longer known as a Thatcherite Tory, or is it the truth of the matter that the local Tory Party is ashamed to be associated with her?

As one of the elected members for Farnworth Ward, I am proud of the work we have initiated in recent years. The fact of the matter is that Farnworth is in the midst of the biggest investment period in its entire history. Much of this investment, be it in our schools, our community facilities and new community learning centres, is addressing the neglect and massive cuts in public spending that towns like Farnworth endured during the years of the Tory Government. The damage done to our communities, the destruction of whole industries that employed many Farnworth people in years gone by, the massive increase in the resulting joblessness and the closely-related increase in criminal activity all happened during the Tory Government's stewardship. All the measures that did so much to damage the Township of Farnworth and its people was done without a single word of criticism from Dear Christine.

Farnworth is no longer on its knees; it is on the move towards a better future. I am proud to be associated with these initiatives and involved in bringing these improvements about. Christine is involved in nothing, knows nothing, contributes nothing. Farnworth people should be aware of that FACT.

Councillor R. Stones

Farnworth Ward

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