THE political views of TJ Ryder, Jeremy D Fox and GA Ware (Letters February 27) describe the achievements of this and the previous government very well indeed. There is not an iota of difference between them; both are devious, corrupt and unprincipled.

Pay rises for politicians are debated and voted by all parties. I have never heard or read anyone refusing to accept. As a disillusioned voter, I will not be voting again.

F Illingworth,

Heath Moor Drive,

Fulford, York.

Updated: 11:56 Tuesday, March 02, 2004