I NOTE that Alex Cunninghan has condemned a new hospital parking regime at North Tees after patients were hit with fines of up to £70 (Echo, Oct 20). But the Labour Party is quite happy to see the NHS charge for parking at hospitals. This is just another sound bite from Mr Cunningham, who is all talk and no action.

Ukip is the only party that will commit to ending hospital car parking charges in England.

Mrs Mandy Boylett, Yarm.