SO, David Lacey (HAS, June 8) thinks all the ills of our broken country can be laid at the feet of socialism. If he keeps writing garbage like that he will reinvigorate many of the stay-at-home Labour supporters.

The Tories did not want a health service, and they voted against the minimum wage.

Anything that improves the lot of the working man the Tories voted against.

When the General Election comes, I urge all true supporters of the Labour Party to go out and rally round the Red Flag.

Hugh Pender, Darlington.