At what cost?

WHETHER or not Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement was a shock to you, the date for this snap General Election is incredibly soon.

Plus, of course, it follows hot on the heels of the local elections.

With political parties now turning their attention to continued campaigning, it is a huge concern that all of the important “issues of the day” will take a back seat for the foreseeable future. This is far from ideal.

The expense of this General Election, and the run up to it, will also be major – money which could be put to far better use for other purposes. Judi Martin, Maryculter.