My council tax has gone up over 100% since this government got in. My state pension has gone up some 16% in that period, so my standard of living is gradually being eroded. I put the blame on increase in Council Tax solely on the government, their constant extra demands on local government and associated increase in bureaucracy without giving the necessary funds leaves Councils no other choice but increase tax.

Having been a Labour supporter all my life, New Labour has been a bitter disappointment all round.

Richard Davis, Worcester