I have recently had a leaflet in which Jenny Barnard-Langston feebly attempts to justify her defection to the Lib-Dems.

It maintains a by-election in the Goldsmid ward is a waste of money.

Mrs Barnard-Langston showed by her behaviour at the count for last year's General Election that she is unable to take defeat.

Her words in this leaflet clearly demonstrate she cannot face another humiliation.

Goldsmid ward voters should be given the chance to show their feelings towards turncoats.

-David Bennett, by email