HIGHER education is increasingly becoming the preserve of the affluent, while the education of everyone else’s children and the future of this nation are being destroyed.

Those in work have to work longer, preventing the young from getting a job.

Increasing numbers of working people are paying so much in tax, rates and fuel bills that many rely on charity to put food on the table.

The Government is spending billions this nation can’t afford solving the problems of other nations, while Britain goes to rack and ruin.

The Government is allowing houses to be built on land which should be used to bring manufacturing jobs to Britain, while also spending billions to help turn other nations into the UK’s industrial competitors.

The Conservatives’ actions have caused and will result in further riots, strikes and irreparable damage to society and the future of the nation.

Strange how Graham Robb (HAS, Nov 23) doesn’t mention these Conservative “triumphs” over common sense, reason and responsibility towards the people of this nation.

CT Riley, Spennymoor.