IT was very sad to hear of the passing of Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland (Echo, Jan 7). Always a gentleman, he had something very rare in a politician, namely honesty.
Thank you for your service to Bishop Auckland and our nation.
J Moffatt, Chilton
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