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Tory Councillor Alan Mellins said that a solution to speeding up the process to evict travellers would be to "execute them". His comments were made at a public meeting in Maidenhead Town Hall. Cllr Mellins is one of the councillors for Cox Green ward, Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

Charles Smith, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Maidenhead said: "These comments betray a bigoted and prejudiced view, and mean that Cllr Mellins lacks the values, judgement and ability to fulfil his role as an elected representative. He must resign immediately. This sets a horrendous example to the community."

POLL: also have your say here: http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/POLL-Should-Cllr-Alan-Mellins-resign-following-his-remarks-about-travellers-22102014.htm