ONE thing that we can definitely thank Nick Clegg and the Coalition for is raising the amount people can earn before they start paying income tax. This has helped everyone, particularly people on low incomes and small pensions.

This is in stark contrast to the last Labour government which abolished the 10p tax rate – a mean-spirited decision that hit the low paid and the poorest members of our society.

In my view, this was unforgivable for a socialist government.

Fraser Reynolds, Witton Gilbert.