| In the strongest-worded attack aimed at Mr Letford since he resigned his position on the Labour group, Mr McGovern said he was “extremely disappointed” to learn of the decision.
“John Letford and I were elected to the then Tayside Regional Council on the same day in May 1994,” he said. “And I can recall at both Labour group and council meetings, he struck me as a politician with principles.
“In fact, I am sure I can recall him saying of himself that if you cut him in two he would be like a stick of rock with ‘Labour and Trade Union movement’ written right through.
“Sadly, it would seem the status and perhaps the financial considerations which come with the chain of office have served to gnaw away at the principles contained in that stick of rock, until they no longer exist.”
Mr McGovern added, “If Mr Letford wishes to be reminded of what principles actually are, he need look no further than his former colleagues in the city council Labour group. They still have them.” |
