SO Labour MP David Lock attacks me for taking £5,000 a year for a 45-hour week, even though I've voluntarily halved my own pay from the £10,000 awarded by an independent panel, on the grounds that the Labour leader of Birmingham is paid only £2,000 a year.

Surprise, surprise, the Labour leader of Birmingham is actually paid £22,071 per year, but that's Labour accuracy for you.

MIKE OBORSKI

Leader, Wyre Forest District Council

Osborne Close, Kidderminster