CLLR Chris Steward’s letter is perplexing (The Press, April 21).
He ‘forgot’ to mention Theresa May has consistently stated there should be no general election for fear of instability, and therefore the damage to our faith in politicians.
Firstly, on June 30, 2016: “There should be no general election until 2020” when launching her leadership bid.
On September 4, 2016: “I’m not going to be calling a snap election. I’ve been very clear we need that period of time, that stability to be able to deal with the issues that the country is facing and have that election in 2020.”
On October 1, 2016: she told the Sunday Times an election would cause “instability”.
On March 7, 2017: “It’s not going to happen. It’s not something she plans to do or wishes to do,” said her spokesperson.
On March 30, 2017: “There isn’t going to be one. It isn’t going to happen. There is not going to be a general election.”
And then, on April 18, 2017: “I have concluded that the only way to guarantee certainty and stability for the years ahead is to hold this election.”
So my question is simple, how can you trust a word she says?
Richard Bridge, Holgate Road, York
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