But that s not as I know from the members I ve spoke to the correct view. This is a view of a spokesman for West Suffolk who we don t know who it was.
Mr Kerby said he had not been consulted on the statement and was not aware Mr Hancock had apologised until he read the the Conservative Association s statement in this newspaper.
He said: It s slightly undemocratic to issue a statement without consulting members first on Matt Hancock s position.
He added that he wished to call an extraordinary meeting of the association to discuss the issue.
In a letter to this newspaper Mr Kerby, who is a former deputy mayor of Newmarket, wrote: While it saddens and disappoints me to hear and read the terrible news of Matt Hancock MP, as Health Secretary he has overseen the Covid pandemic that hit the country throughout the past year with passion.
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I m surprised, he said.
Byrd addressed fellow cotton specialists from 17 states across the Cotton Belt who evaluate and select the award recipient based on a number of considerations, including exceptional leadership and outstanding industry service. Thank you. I don t think I deserve it, Byrd said. It means a lot.
Byrd also referenced previous winners. There are a lot of big names on that list. I ve always thought of that list as the cream of the crop. I don t think I belong on it but hopefully one day I ll earn it. I appreciate it.
He also thanked BASF. I appreciate everything BASF does for us. It means a lot, he said. I appreciate y all having this opportunity for us.