The facts and contradictory statements as the Conservative Party Conference takes place in Bournemouth and the revelations of the Guardian newspaper can only add to the government's difficulties.

How many honourable members could withstand should an onslaught and how can the Knutsford electorate have a continued confidence against the background of such?

JOHN WILLETT

Eastgate Road

Holmes Chapel

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