It's time to stand up for what is right

You can push people around, but there comes a point when you go too far.  And frankly, I've reached that point - I'm saying enough is enough.


Mr Moseley who lives at no 18 in my street is a man who doesn't respect what is right and he needs to be told that he's crossed the line.

For years I've turned a blind eye to the fact that his building firm employs people from Watford.  OK it's few miles away but when the building trade is booming you understand that he needs to get workers wherever he can.

Actually I've met some of the lads who work for him and I want make it clear that I'm not remotely prejudiced.  In fact a couple of them have diplomas from the local technical college - it shows they are hard-working.

But now Mr Moseley is having his loft converted.  And none of the people working on the project come from our street.  

He's given a job to that lad from around the corner - who only ever used to come down our street to play football with that nice lad from no 13.   I dare say he can do the job but in these tough times Mr Moseley should be looking to his neighbours first.

Take Mrs Doyle at No 22.  She's not worked for years.  She might be claiming a pension but I've seen her shake a leg at the Coach & Horses so I know she's pretty fit and could be a real asset on a building site.  Or young Terry who delivers the papers - I know he's on the look out for some extra cash and because he's only 14 you wouldn't have to tell the so called Health and Safety about him.

You don't like to make a fuss, but the time has come to stand up and be counted.  Benito who lives next door agrees with me and we're going round to Augusto's house this evening to make up posters and placards.  

We say Norfolk Road jobs for Norfolk Road people!

Liam