I WISH to thank all those who voted Ukip in the Westfield by-election.

Next year we hope to persuade many more that Ukip is a viable choice. We observe, listen and understand what you want. If Judith Morris had been elected, Ukip would have fought to restore full funding to community centres such as Foxwood.

Ukip believe in making life easier locally. One such instance is at the Gateway Centre, where mothers struggle to get their prams through the front door.

Why has no councillor organised a self-opening door? They are a lot more practical than “20’s plenty” signs in cul-de-sacs.

Ukip branch volunteers appreciated Westfield’s warm welcome and many words of support; and on a first attempt, 400 votes is very encouraging.

Ukip is genuinely interested in localism. Your community, your priorities, your money and perhaps you will be my boss as we truly believe we work for you, not the other way round. Everyone is welcome to our monthly meetings. Details of which can be found on our Facebook page.

Vote Ukip, get Ukip. Vote Conservative, get Labour. Vote Labour or LibDem, get expensive utilities and council tax.

Paul Abbott, Secretary , York Ukip branch.