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Oh dear I will tone down my contribution
Firstly
Peter and I served in the cabinet with him was a true gentleman, and one that quietly led.
Like any leader we had our diffrences, but peter would sit down and discuss things.
There always will be differing views on how to get thre best out of councils, via diffrent parties, but peter made big moves to push the labour flag but at the same time make sure the council didnt lose sight of the direction it wanted to go.
As Paul says there was strong opposition to peters moves on Deal pier, but peter stuck at it.
We all used to get frustrated at the machinery of politics, peter just the same.
Peter was always out on the doorstep canvassing, lobbying, speaking in the chamber, and speaking for constituents, one of the few councillors/candidates who would go out most days(sometimes 2 or 3 times in a day)
He was passionate about the LABOUR PARTY
he was passionate for Deal
He was passionate for the District
He was a true believer in democracy, my thoughts and symathy go to his family
thankyou Peter for all the help you gave me over the years
your family i'm sure are proud of your achievements