I sympathise with Geoff Reid who seems to find Anne Snelgrove's correspondence nothing more than the regurgitation of New Labour pap.

However, I have to tell him that I have found Michael Wills to be a very willing and combative correspondent.

I have to admit New Labour is not exactly my cup of tea. I much preferred the basic honesty and open handedness of real Socialism as practised by local Labour politicians and a former MP, now Lord Stoddart of Swindon.

But give Michael Wills credit when he is willing to be challenged and equally prepared to stand his ground.

D MORGAN Swindon