Just a year after standing for election, former councillor Alan Williams has suddenly remembered that he needs to spend more time with his family. More likely is that the Beast of Burnt Oak' is actually the Big Baby', still sulking because the nasty electorate took away all his power. For a man who has been accusing the Conservatives of wasting taxpayers' money, I trust Mr Williams will fully reimburse the council for the huge cost of holding a by-election caused by his final act of self-indulgence.

David Miller

Darlands Drive, Barnet

May 6, 2003 19:30