As I arrived at the Town hall today I spotted Mr Symonds holding a petition, tied up with a red ribbon.

With him were six or seven union supporters.

As per news item on Local TV, Mr Symonds had the photo op, with him and Roger shaking hands, Photo op over and off they went.

Why did they not go in to the chamber and ask questions of the Cabinet ???.

Was this just another cynical Union stunt of “look at us working for you” ??.

Credit must be given for the collection of the 6,000 signatures, but to be honest, it was a total waste of time because no one looked at them except Roger when you handed them over.

But there again we cannot have Unions “bashing” the Labour Party can we?

Stuart Thornton