HOW flattering that my sardonic comment should receive such consideration from your correspondent, R G Spencer (You Say, April 19).

We seem to hold similar views yet I do not share his optimism that his UK Independence Party in any way presents a credible alternative to the traditional political parties.

This does not imply that I consider a vote for this party at a forthcoming General Election to be in any way a wasted vote.

I can think of no better way of proclaiming to politicians of all political parties: "Look, this European Union nonsense has already gone too far and none of us wants it.

"If you fail to listen to us you will not have our support."

JOHN HINTON,

Worcester.