• I AM neither Jewish nor a member of any political party; but reading all the claims and counter claims made in regard to Cllr Phil Rosenberg’s very public insults to members of his own party – “twisted individuals”, “political poseurs” etc, etc, it seems to me that he has made matters far worse by his outburst.

Reading the reports and letters it is quite clear that the motion he was so exercised about was quite straightforward, an appeal to withdraw an award that, according to members of the Del Singh Award founder’s own family would have conflicted with his views.

Why should there be such a public storm over legitimate views of Mr Del Singh’s family’s wishes? They should surely be respected as being the ones closest to the founder.

Mr Rosenberg’s outburst adding all the baggage about anti-Semitism, racism or prejudice, especially when related to what was supposed to be a private meeting, shows he has no concern for the public view of his own party, nor the founder’s family, and simply stirs the pot even more, damaging the party’s image.

JOHN STRATTON
Thurlow Road, NW3