Worthing Liberal Democrats Weekly Newsletter – 8th to 14th July 2012
ON THE PICKET LINE AT WORTHING HIGH
Wednesday 11th July - West Sussex County Councillors Bob Smytherman and Alan Rice were up early this morning to show their support for teachers and parents on a picket line outside Worthing High. Worthing Liberal Democrats fully support the pleas of Worthing High parents, pupils and teachers for more consultation and information on the school’s application to become an academy. BBC Radio Sussex were there at
7.00 am for live broadcasts and a radio call-in of the teacher’s strike. Worthing Liberal Democrats understand not a single person rang in to support the move to an academy. One academy supporter taking a great interest was local Tory MP Tim Loughton who continually exchanged views on Twitter with the two county councillors throughout the morning. Parents and Teachers have formed Worthing High Academy Action Group (WHAAG) to make their voice heard and, during a rally after the picket, WHAAG revealed they are making a legal challenge to Worthing High over the lack of consultation. Worthing Liberal Democrats support their move to get a true and accurate picture of the facts.
Alan Rice said: “Mr Loughton is not listening to the parents, teachers or pupils. Bob Smytherman and I are listening which appears to rattle Tim. He engaged with us all morning – must have been a slack day at the office.”
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