Interesting to read Imogen Sinclair’s gushing letter of praise for John Hayes (Letters, August 6).
Miss Sinclair, from London, says that she has no vested interest in giving her praise, because she is not a South Holland voter.
No doubt it’s just an oversight, but she forgets to mention that she is associated with Sir John in a working group and has some dependence on him in that respect.
But, does the South Holland Voice circulate in London? However did she come to see it? I have the mischievous thought that the central character, John Hayes, might have drawn her attention to it, and perhaps – directly or indirectly – hinted that a friendly letter would be useful? But, who knows?
Miss Sinclair bases much of her view on the fact that Sir John votes more often, speaks more often, and asks more questions than most other MPs.
She doesn’t seem to think that the way he votes is worth mentioning, and that the government policies he has voted for are the ones that have done so much damage to the NHS and other of our public services.
There has been a significant damaging effect on Social Justice.
As for his speeches and questions, I have listened to a number of them on the Parliament channel and have felt that they usually add little to the quality and direction of the debate, and often appear to be intended mainly to build up numbers on the record, for the purpose of creating the sort of impression Miss Sinclair has gained.
But then, I’ve only seen a sample: maybe he’s a veritable Cicero when I’m not looking.
John Tippler
Spalding
