I see that Sheffield Respect candidate Maxine Bowler has a new blog set up for the local elections.

Unfortunately, she has chosen not to enable comments on her blog, so I will have to respond to her here.

First: Maxine, you need to get an election imprint for your blog!

Second: Your latest election leaflet says the following:

"Maxine from Respect is the only politician who has committed herself fully to the plight of these earthquake victimes. She has taken time to visit people there."

Will you now apologise to Lib Dem Cllr. Shaffaq Mohammad who spent three weeks living with and helping earthquake victims in Kashmir following the disaster? I understand that Respect's contribution was limited to a five-day whistle-stop tour of the region.

Let's have respect where respect is due!