I have just dug out two Conservative newsletters that were circulated before the council elections.

I am not in the habit of keeping such literature, but after reading that the Conservative leader has backtracked on his pledge to keep Crosfield open, I had to remind myself what the Tories stated (Fisher turns his back on Crosfield promises, Croydon Guardian, May 17).

One newsletter has a photograph of a group of protesters with the caption, "Conservatives supporting Crosfield workers demonstrating outside the town hall". The other newsletter lists their "key election pledges".

At the top it says honesty' followed by the statement, "People are sick of politicians promising one thing before an election and doing something else afterwards."

I am gobsmacked and disgusted. So many voters must feel cheated. It took less than two weeks to find out what this council is about. The Conservative and Labour parties think they are a law unto themselves.

What is most galling, is that they are about-facing on an issue that affects one of the most vulnerable groups in the borough.

The Tories national leader, David Cameron, talks of social justice and compassionate conservatism.

Well, if anybody was in any doubt, it's the same old Tories not an ounce of compassion in sight.

Is it any wonder so many voted for an alternative in the local elections? People want people to come first.

Shasha Khan
Croydon Green Party
Windmill Road
Croydon