I WAS shocked to see a letter from Councillor Deakin (5/11/2015) opening with "Just shows himself to be out of touch with reality."

Maybe Councillor Deakin has forgotten that people are entitled to opinions without being insulted by him. He might not agree with the man but who is he to say this. Especially to the people he is supposed to serve.

He says he is a Haydock band member defending St Helens twinning, but he's from Earlestown, maybe reality is different there.

As for twinning, I support it. It is good to share common values and links across Europe and long may they happen. Maybe we could pair with another party state like St Helens, China or North Korea maybe.

Yours expectantly

T Welbat

Newton-le-Willows