Sir - The typical inaccurate party political attack by New Labour councillor David Candler on both Mike and Margaret Layland demonstrates how deep you have to slip into the New Labour political trough.

I support John Hinton's comments on Mike Layland's 40-plus years of community work for the Worcester people, and Margaret Layland just has to be the hardest working community councillor this city has seen.

At a recent meeting of older people where Margaret's name was mentioned, there was a chorus of recognition and support for her beliefs and community involvement.

I also heard the comments from genuine life-long Labour party members.

Brian Hunt, Worcester.