IT was a serious betrayal of trust for Christine Pratt, of the National Bullying Helpline, to reveal confidential allegations of bullying at No 10 (Echo, Feb 23).

It would have been a different matter if the staff themselves had chosen to confront their employers or to leave their jobs and make public accusations of bullying or intimidation.

Instead, Mrs Pratt has disclosed information about allegations which were made in confidence by people who wish to remain anonymous.

This is likely to make matters worse by creating an atmosphere of suspicion, resentment and mistrust at work.

This is certainly not the way to give support to people who feel they are being abused by their employer.

Pete Winstanley, Durham