WHY is Chris Williamson raising the subject of fox hunting (Letters, Apr 28) at a time when it's the last thing on anyone's mind? I suspect it's because the things people are genuinely concerned about are suffering the stifling consequences of a decade of Labour rule.

Why isn't he talking about new ways to overcome the "poverty of aspiration" that so many children of this city suffer? Why isn't he challenging this Liberal council as it stashes Section 106 money into low-interest accounts whilst cutting services? Why isn't he finding ways to use the City's unsightly boarded-up properties? The reason is that his party is out of money and ideas and soon to be out of power.

Were I a fox, I'd be deeply concerned at the prospect of him and his calamitous group coming to my rescue – I think I'd rather take my chances with the hounds!

Jack Perschke,

Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate,

Derby South.