I CAN well understand Chris Foote-Wood (HAS 14/04/16) wanting to have a cheap shot at the Metric Martyrs, for on every occasion he clashed with them in real life his point of view was well and truly trashed.

The long-time local politician, and lover of all things EU was not much of a match for straight-talking lads that cared little for politicians of any persuasion.

Remember, Mr Foote-Wood – a former leader of Wear Valley District Council – was the first LibDem to represent the North East on the EU Committee of the Regions.

Remember when Wear Valley District Council was found to be illegally flying the EU flag outside of the Crook council offices?

The council used taxpayers money to allow itself to fly the EU flag, when it could have flown the English Cross of St George for free.

Jim Tague, Bishop Auckland