ANGRY politicians are asking holidaymakers to boycott Greece in protest at the country's failure to hold a proper inquiry into the death of a North-East man.

Chris Rochester, 24, died after an accident on holiday in Rhodes 18 months ago but his parents have yet to find out who was responsible.

His family, of Chester-le-Street, have been involved in diplomatic moves against the Greek authorities since it emerged that Mr Rochester's body was flown back to Britain without one of his kidneys. North Durham MP Kevan Jones and MEP Stephen Hughes have now joined forces with mother and step-father Pam and George Cummings for a day of action on Saturday, December 29.

They plan to leaflet potential holidaymakers outside travel agents in Chester-le-Street's Front Street, warning them of the potential perils of travelling to Greece.

Mr Jones, who recently brought up the Cummings' fight for justice in the House of Commons, said: "We are raising concerns that holidaymakers should seriously think about it before flying off to Greece.

"After what appears to have happened to Chris Rochester, I know I wouldn't want to be treated in Rhodes Hospital.

"It is nearly 18 months since Chris died, and Pam and George have been getting nowhere with the Greek authorities."

The latest campaign comes after North Durham Coroner Andrew Tweddle ruled that Mr Rochester died an accidental death, contributed to by neglect.

* Family and friends of Chris Rochester, with Kevan Jones and Stephen Hughes, will meet outside the Lambton Arms in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, at 10.30am on December 29.