MS Hawkins wrote: charity begins where it is needed’ I couldn’t agree more.

We have veterans of wars, amputees and people with shattered lives. We have homeless on our streets, we – in the 21st century – have beggars.

So yes Ms. Hawkins, let us give our charity where it is needed: here.

Cllr Leppington was speaking on behalf of his party – a speech which was decided would be unanimously supported by all who attended the UKIP district councillors’ meeting.

Unfortunately some reneged on their word, your partner among then. Nothing to be proud of in that.

– Averil Sumners, Secretary, U