THE General Election is over. We’ve all had the opportunity to elect who we want to form the next government whether we agree with the outcome or not.

We’ve all had a moral obligation to vote and this letter should only be read by those that did. For those who could not be bothered, they have no right to moan about decisions made in the next five years of government.

I attended the Advertiser election debate for Swindon North Constituency at the Wyvern Theatre. It was an interesting evening with the candidates putting their points forward. This is the first time I’ve been to such an event. Irrespective of who got my vote, I was taken aback by the way the re-elected MP Justin Tomlinson came across.

I’ve never heard someone so highly self-opinionated. It was embarrassing. It made me wonder if he’d ever admit to getting something wrong. I doubt it.

He made numerous references to his achievements in the northern sector of the town. But I live in Nythe and he’s never been near here except to canvass for votes.

The have and have not's gap is getting wider. Severe cuts are on the agenda especially for the welfare state.

I have a council background and I’m proud of it too. Fortunately, I’ve been in employment all my life and my wife and I are doing fine.

But I fear the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. The need for food banks in this town is on the increase and it’s an absolute disgrace in this day and age. Justin Tomlinson said at the election debate, that it was due to an increase in awareness. No politician will ever have the need to visit one to survive, least of all him.

I respect people who vote. But I fear the United Kingdom will become the Divided Kingdom even more so than it currently is.

ALAN WILSON Shapwick Close Swindon