The Majority isn’t always right –Something for reflection

Wednesday 5th January 2005
The Journal - Voice of the North

Neil Herron is a committed and effective campaigner.

But his criticism of what he calls "the political class" (Voice of the North, December 31) would carry more weight had he not so recently tried to join it.

As readers may recall he stood to become a member of the European Parliament last June.

He is on safer ground in claiming to be in the majority on the issue of Europe – but the majority isn’t always right, something Neil might reflect on, having received just 6pc of the vote when he stood.

Coun Ron Beadle
Lib Dem Prospective Candidate,
Newcastle North