We must stand up for our libraries (From Worcester News)

We must stand up for our libraries

1:00pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Read

SIR – The Worcester News reported that up to 30 library staff in Worcestershire are set to lose their jobs (December 16).

There will also be less money available to buy new stock.

A month later (January 17) the Worcester News reported that Gorse Hill Community Primary School recently received a donation of £1,000 worth of books from Robin Walker MP, which he won in a quiz.

While Mr Walker’s donation was undoubtedly generous, it looks like a drop in the ocean when one considers what the Government is doing to our libraries.

We have to ask whether Mr Walker really cares enough about child literacy to challenge his Government’s policies?

NEIL LAURENSON
Worcester Green Party