MORE than 25 years seems a long time for Tory MEPs not to take a positive interest in the European Union. Their catalogue of complaints has been never-ending.

David Sumberg MEP is listed as a Ken Clarke supporter for leadership of the Tory Party. When the reactionary Ian Duncan-Smith is elected, will Mr Sumberg lapse into his usual prolonged silence?

J. HOLDEN,

St Paul's Street,

Ramsbottom.