WHAT a tale of woe from Mrs Allison (Your Letters, August 13).

How on earth do we manage with the lowest mortgage rates, inflation and unemployment for 20 years? A Minimum Wage, more police, nurses, doctors and teachers. New hospitals, schools, sports facilities and cheaper Real Ale!

The UK is moving again after 20 years of Tory boom and bust and neglect.

What everyone is eagerly awaiting after five years in opposition, are some Tory policies to match the optimism and future opportunities provided by our Labour Government.

J. HOLDEN,

St Paul's Street,

Ramsbottom.