STEPHEN Allison is constantly writing in Hear All Sides telling us what a wonderful world it would be if he and the UK Independence Party were to rule. Thankfully, the public are not as delusional as he is.

He wrote (HAS, Aug 22): "There have been many examples of how people don't like outsiders dictating to them what they can and cannot do." He said he was cross when anyone does such a thing.

Can Councillor Allison explain then how this view sits with him being a district councillor for the Headland in Hartlepool when he lives in Hurworth Burn in Easington up his one-mile long private drive?

Steve Turner, Hartlepool.