Below is the text of an open letter I have sent to Dr Cable in relation to an article that was published on the LibDem website on Wednesday 21st October and was taken down after a number of complaints from residents.
Any reader who wishes to see a pdf of the original article must e-mail me directly at deborah@deborah4twickenham.com.
Dear Dr Cable,
I am writing to formally complain in the strongest terms about the article that Richmond Borough Liberal Democrats uploaded on to their website on 21st October 2009. I have attached a copy for your information.
I have been inundated with complaints about the use of a child’s image like that and was wondering what your response was to this?
Specifically, I would like you to answer the following questions in full please:
1) Who wrote the article?
2) Who authorised the article’s publication?
3) Is anyone involved in the writing, research or publication of the article employed by you?
4) Is anyone involved in the writing, research or publication of the article employed at any cost by the taxpayer?
5) Was Cllr Wilson involved in the writing, research or publication of the article?
6) Do you admit that much of the article’s content is not based on truth?
7) Do you believe that this kind of campaigning has a place in the politics of Richmond Borough? Is this your idea of “clean campaigning”?
8) Did you obtain permission from the parents of the child involved to use their image?
9) Did you pay for the use of the child’s image and if so, did that payment come out of taxpayers’ funds?
10) Furthermore, has any of the Communications Allowance been used to finance the article in any way shape or form?
11) What disciplinary action will be taken over the named individuals responsible for the article’s publication? Please provide names and what action will be taken.
12) As the figurehead of your local party, will you issue a public apology for the offence this has caused?
I look forwards to receiving your promptest reply.
Yours sincerely,
Deborah Thomas
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