I write in response to the churlish letter from David Bennett (September 9).

Has he forgotten the sterling work Jenny Barnard-Langston and her late husband among did for the disadvantaged young people in Brighton and Hove?

Has he overlooked the way in which she made being a Conservative almost human?

Was he not around when Jenny proved that a mayor in this city could be energetic and imaginative?

Mr Bennett must be a Tory. If he and his party had appreciated Jenny she might still be with them.

I am not a member of any party but would vote for Jenny whatever party banner she uses.

-Jackie Stevens, Brighton