An Interesting Mix-Up

The following letter (and subsequent editorial apology) appears in today's Western Mail from Ms Morden's father no less:

SIR - We were pleased and proud when our daughter Jessica was elected MP for Newport East, but these emotions were somewhat tempered by your revelation that she is, in fact, the daughter of "Brian, Chief Executive of the WDA".

Since it comes from such an impeccable source, my wife Margaret is finding it difficult to refute this evidence of a boardroom affair in the Swinging Sixties. Our otherwise cloudless marriage of 45 years seems set for a stormy period - unless you feel that an apology and retraction are required.

MICK MORDEN

Cwmbran

Sincerely sorry about the error, Mr Morden. We are happy to correct it. Jenny Willott, the daughter of Brian Willott, the chief executive of the WDA, was elected Lib-Dem MP for Cardiff Central.