LOOKS like we are soon to have a government with little opposition – not good for democracy.

At least to hear David Drew is standing gives some encouragement, as he brings a track record, particularly in one of the great issues of our time – social care.

I am not a party member, but urge other opposition candidates to give him a chance, not split the opposition vote and not to regurgitate the EU Referendum result.

Unfortunately that is history.

J Pentney

Stroud