If revenue collected in local areas was used in the areas it was collected, there would be no need for increases in community charges.

But with the Government sending huge amounts of money from the South to our so-called poor relations up North just so it can get more votes, it does not stand a chance.

With a Labour government, there are fewer police on the streets, the NHS is worse than it has ever been and post offices are closing.

-D Barnett, prospective Conservative candidate, Hangleton & Knoll