HAVING read the letter (Daily Echo, August 4) from Ann Wardle (former Labour Party secretary) re Cllr Keith Morrell I feel I must respond.

There is no doubt as to the commitment of Cllr Morrell, he is Independent and stands to represent the people of Coxford and is against council cuts.

That is it in a nutshell.

As to her repeated claims that Cllr Spicer saved Oaklands pool, I think the people of Coxford would disagree with that.

The people of Coxford saved Oaklands with the help of Cllrs Morrell and Thomas. Cllr Spicer voted for the closure, let us not rewrite history.

Both Cllrs Morrell and Thomas, both Independent, are proud to put the people of Coxford first and will do all they can to that end.

SUE FLETCHER, Southampton.