The Labour Party has just lost three seats on Swindon council.

This to me is not a big shock as most of us are increasingly disillusioned with Labour MPs. They seem to be more interested in trivial issues like banning foxhunting than dealing with the real problems faced by ordinary people such as health, education and reducing crime.

With so little time left before the next election, let's hope that our politicians will get the message keep your promise to deliver decent public services or lose votes.

David G Wright

Faringdon