After applying a scorched-earth policy to Trafford’s services, a leading conservative councillor has written that things were rosy when he left it.

Despite Amey PLC, despite the rise in crime and reductions in police numbers, despite the appalling maintenance of our roads and pavements etc etc, Councillor Mike Whetton thinks we’re in great shape.

http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/yoursay/letters/16319688.tories-have-left-trafford-in-great-financial-state/?ref=mc&lp=2