FOLLOWING my recent failure to be co-opted on to Andover Town Council, it has been made clear to me that I have no political future in this town.

I would like to make the following points perfectly clear.

I am not and have never been a member of UKIP and whilst I believe the EEC has much to be desired I have never supported complete withdrawal.

I have told Tony Hooke that some of his attacks on Cllr Carr have gone over the top and have been criticised by supporters of both men at times for not being totally supportive.

To sum up some people need to check their facts before asserting they know my opinions on certain matters.

Richard J Kidd, Danegeld Close, Andover