edges of the political spectrum in southend and southend council. the leader of the cell phone conservatives, the opposition party in the council, said he was truly shocked and appalled. another said he had no words. we also heard that of well wishers being sent from members of the labour party who are in administration now along with the liberal democrats. the leader iain gilbert also sent his well wishers. it is a truly heard in this state of affairs, and i amjust it is a truly heard in this state of affairs, and i am just devastated i am having to talk about it with you now. i have been a reporter in essex for over five years now, now. i have been a reporter in essex for overfive years now, i have worked with sir david, i have worked with him on different stories, different news reports, he has always been extremely helpful, very forthcoming and providing statements and helping us out with the stories.