Sir, – Well done to UKIP for all your dedication and hard work.

For the last three weeks they stood on Northallerton market in rain, hail and wind for most of the day just to talk to the public and were very friendly.

For the last 40 years I have always voted. This year as I went to the polling station I have never had such a warm welcome as from the UKIP representatives, Sadly the other party candidates were just talking to each other without a good morning or hello.

Congratulations to Claire Palmer for securing a seat in the local election. Nice to see a new face in the fold. Go for it Claire.

DOROTHY THOMPSON

Northallerton.