SIR – Big congratulations to the residents of Bradford for completely ignoring the EDL demonstration.

The one thing that these people need is reaction. It must cost them thousands of pounds to travel from all over the nation to hold these demonstrations. If people ignore them, then the whole exercise is a complete waste of time and money.

The only disappointing thing was the anti-fascists have to feel it necessary to counter demonstrate. This is just what the EDL hope for.

I think we are all anti-fascist, but unless the fascists gain strength, then there is no need to do anything. With the poor response in Bradford last Saturday, I think it unlikely that they will feel Bradford is worth the time and expense of returning. If they do, keep away and ignore them. How frustrating to travel many miles at some expense to find that nobody listens to what you have to say. Keep ignoring them and the problem will go away.

Keith Rayner, Laburnum Drive, Baildon