SIR – I note that Bradford West MP George Galloway is quoted as saying that his job as a local MP is “98 per cent tedium” and that he likes elections more than he likes serving the public.

Perhaps George would like to apologise to the residents of Bradford West? And maybe to follow this up by resigning so somebody who actually wants to do the job of serving as a local MP can be elected in his place?

Coun Simon Cooke, Hallowes Park Road,Cullingworth