Heather Wheeler’s ‘godawful’ comment is damaging government’s levelling up agenda in town, says Lynn Williams
Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Williams said the popular seaside resort was “used to getting sort of ignorant and ill-advised comments” and implored Wheeler to “come and have a look round” herself.She said the remarks had made her “quite cross” particularly after the town hosted the Tory spring conference in March and a huge rise in footfall in the last two years. “We’re doing something right. People love Blackpool,” she said.
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