The post box row between the Tories and the Liberal Democrats over Bradley Stoke Community School has taken another twist with an “apology” letter.
The note, which at first glance looks as if it was posted from the Lib Dems, claims to say sorry for the party leader apparently blocking any expansion.
The letter, which was even printed on Lib Dem party colour yellow, was actually distributed by the Conservatives - who aren’t even mentioned by name until the tenth paragraph of the leaflet.
The note is headlined: “An apology on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Campaign”. It goes on to say: “Secondary school expansion proposal was blocked by the Liberal Democrat leader last year”.
The Tories want Bradley Stoke Community School expanded to include a sixth form.
The Lib Dems, meanwhile, have posted another leaflet saying that a Tory councillor in charge of South Gloucestershire schools ignored a 600-strong petition supporting expansion.
They want the school expanded with extra places for secondary school pupils.
The Labour and Conservative parties�says this goes against an all-party agreement not to expand the 11-16 intake because of the threat to neighbouring schools in Patchway and Filton.
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