NOW Alan Preest has got what he wanted after months of letters, perhaps he will be as keen to report when the promises will arrive?

Millions to hospitals and schools, reduction in immigration or stopped cuts to VAT, higher pensions etc.

To quote Kipling: “I could not dig, I dared not rob. Therefore, I lied to please the mob. Now all the lies are proved untrue and I must face the men I slew. What tale shall serve me here among mine angry and defrauded young.”

– Tony Butcher, Lydney.