Didn't he promise us to defend civil liberties and to roll back central state control of local government?

How quickly the illusion has been blown away.

The short-term populism of promising a council tax freeze for two years comes at a terrible cost.

It could only be done with the most excessive central state control of local government spending.

The only choice councillors, of all parties, would be left to decide upon would be which services would take the hardest hit.

Yes, it's great soundbite for the electorate, damaged by rising costs, but it exposes the Tory Party to be as autocratic and opportunistic as anything New Labour has had on offer.

It shows a Tory leader who cannot look beyond the latest headline-grabbing opportunity.

For those of us praying for change, it is very depressing – but not unexpected.

Cllr Adrian Miners
Chairman,
Peterborough
Liberal Party

Entertainment brightens up city and for a good cause

In reply to Jordan Greenwood, "'Mindless noise' gives me splitting headache", Letters, October 2, I think you are being unfair.

There is little going on in the town now. I find the entertainment a joy.

It was beautiful to hear John Innes sing. after all, it was for charity, and even if it wasn't, the shoppers enjoyed it.

I find that the entertainment is a lot better than all the youngsters under the guildhall making a terrible racket, and all the litter they leave there.

My husband and I were disgusted with it.

I love to hear the bagpipes, so just because you don't like outside entertainment, please don't spoil it for other people.

If you don't like it, then I suggest you go to another city, instead of telling the entertainers to find an inside venue.

I love to hear the accordian as well.

Some of the entertainers are students and need to earn a few pennies.

Mrs Pauline Goulding
Eastfield,
Peterborough