As Conservative party agent in Brighton, I am easily able to explain why David Gold signs his letters prospective parliamentary candidate. He was selected by members of Brighton Pavilion Conservative Association earlier this year to be just that.

David Gold is a member of the Pavilion Association Executive Council and is one of our spokesmen on issues both national and local. By the tone of the tetchy letter's reference to David Gold's "endless letters" he would appear to be doing a good job.

-Pat Smith, Conservative Party Agent