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Dear Editor,

Although I have travelled to France many times using the shuttle, I have never been across on the Eurostar.

I can't help thinking that after all the inconvenience of the building works, and relocation of many businesses in Ashford and the surrounding areas, not least Ashford's famous open air markets, that once again people have been conned by Government and 'big' business with a 'hidden agenda', with all the money spent to build the rail link for the benefit of all allegedly.

As a lot of money from the public purse was used, I think that any future Government funding should be withdrawn.

They were quick to 'butter up' local councillors and MP's with the promise of fast speed links to Europe, as well as 'blinding' the public with fancy digital presentations of how lucky Ashford was to be 'chosen' for the first purpose built station with direct links to Europe.

People should vote with their feet and completely boycott Eurostar now, and the Government should act swiftly to bring this renegade company to heel.

The untold environmental damage that was done to Kent, the 'Garden of England' in the name of profits by this company and it's backers is unforgivable, and to turn on the people of Ashford and the commuters that have paid and continue to pay is an outrage!

Algernon