SIR - "About time" is all I can say re Get tough on gipsy camps says Gerry Sutcliffe' (T&A September 1).

While we're in a sensible state of mind, let's include the squatters - all are a blight to the decent, hard-working people of the city.

If they don't want to work, pay their dues and demands and help the community by offering something towards the council's costs ie police, schools, waste collecting etc, they we don't want them. Let's all get behind Gerry Sutcliffe and support his stance on those who ruin our lives, properties and playing areas.

Jenny Sampson, Rossmore Drive, Allerton