SIR: After reading of the departure of Peter Thurnham MP Bolton WE, I would like to say one thing in its favour, that is, he told the truth about the corrupt Tories.

But what we must all remember is this man who hid behind the independent banner, and rightly so put himself in political limbo.

He served the Tories religiously from Margaret Thatcher to John Major and supported most of their legislation.

He also tried to interfere in local government where we have democratically elected councillors.

A E Ivers, Harrowby Street, Farnworth

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