KEITH Ratcliffe's letter of December 18 (How the wheels fell off leftie bandwagon) tells us that he dislikes the Socialist Alliance, although he clearly knows nothing about the Alliance or the issues it is currently addressing.

Democracies only work if we use our freedom to inform ourselves, discuss matters and help influence our policymakers.

Mr Ratcliffe evidently does not understand this.

Socialist Alliance members would be delighted to meet Mr Ratcliffe and allow him the opportunity to explain his point of view. The next meeting is Broadgreen Centre, 7.30pm, January 8.

PETER FIELD

Marlborough Road

Swindon