In May 2013 I supported as Deputy Mayor the Tory candidate. Following this I was criticised and an attack on the decision was made by Adam Crickett. The reason I supported Graham Taylor over Val Dalley was quite simple, the way that the Labour group had behaved on the previous Council. There was no agreed agenda with the Tories or any slight on Val who I have known over a number of years. It was simply about Political trust.
What Adam and the rest of the Labour group should of done is ask themselves why I couldn't support them at that time. Did they or have they? NO
Since then I believe I have been totally justified in my decision, as Graham has turned out to be a excellent Deputy Mayor. While the Labour Group has sunk to new lows, that even I could not foresee. Except for Val, not one of them has actually done anything for the Town in my opinion. They seem bent of being a 'strong opposition' which simply means sitting back and waiting to attack everyone else at any opportunity. If that is how they perceive the role of a Councillor, I have to disagree.
To support a Tory while I am a strong Socialist does go against the grain. However the Tories on Camborne Town Council are decent enough, and although we are opposites in regards to Philosophy they do work hard for the Town. As for New Labour, lets be honest in that their History since Blair has been one of total failure in regards to Socialism.
Maybe, just maybe, one day they will come to their senses. Only then will we be able to work together. Lets be straight about one thing, as Councillors we are meant to do what is best for the people we represent, NOT Party Political point grabbing.
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