NEW Labour seems to be running shy in Wychavon.

Tony Blair visited the sailing centre in Upton Warren, for an orchestrated visit to which children from an Evesham School were called in at half-term.

He should not exploit children in this way for his photo opportunities.

It is protocol when such visits occur for the local district council to be informed.

Wychavon received no such notification.

As the local member for Upton Warren and Wychbold I challenge Tony Blair to tell us why he could not bring himself to carry out the normal courtesies?

Was he afraid of the protests his presence might cause?

I think we should be told.

Cllr Mrs Judy Pearce

(Con - Dodderhill Ward)

Droitwich Spa