TOWARDS the end of 2006, I attended a gathering of people, most of whom were over 55 years of age.

We met in a small West Yorkshire town and most of the people in the room had always voted Conservative.

However, after discussing various topics many of these people told me that at the next General Election they would either, not vote or vote UKIP.

The reason so many people felt like this was, in two words: "David Cameron". There was almost no support for his "New" Conservatism, with all the changes and alterations.

I fear we are in for a long period of New Labour in Britain. I very much fear it will not be a Happy New Year!

David Quarrie, Lynden Way, Holgate, York.