Sir, – So, the leader of the Tory group on Richmondshire District Council thinks that unless a councillor votes for her party line they cannot be independent (D&S letters, Jan 21).
In fact, she defeats her own argument by admitting that independents actually vote along with her coalition partners. Do not forget that only two or three years ago five or six of this Tory group turned independent and back again for their own political reasons, without any thought of providing the very best service for the residents.
To be or not to be a member of the coalition, that is the question.
Speaking of block voting, the Tory group members are past masters of string pulling.
ALAN LOMAX Richmond.
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