WE HAVE seen the true face of the Conservative Party recently - locally and nationally.

Firstly, Hyndburn candidate Hugh Neil is found to be an undischarged bankrupt, then attacks the Press for not reporting the facts.

Michael Heseltine, on a visit to the north west, paid tribute to the new unemployment figures - even though they had not been released. Social Security Minister Alistair Burt is attacked for breaking party rules over a letter he wrote about Lady Thatcher. Need I go on?

This government is out of touch with the country, and its members out of touch with each other.

As for the alternative, I cannot see any real policies coming through from Labour. Perhaps someone could enlighten me.

D McLOUGHLIN (Mr), Alleyboyds, Church.

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