DEAR readers, it's about time you all stopped moaning as regards so many of the recent price hikes by local political parties.

No matter who holds the reins of power, whether local or elsewhere, that party will always do as it likes.

Labour's latest request (as received by my wife who doesn't even vote), a letter for her support and vote for Labour's candidate for "Metro Mayor", gunning to fight the North-South divide for economic handouts from our government.

Is this post created for candidate Steve Rotheram at more expense to the taxpayer?

Have we not already got enough "heads of councils" to fight for our rights, without making new posts for the chosen few, the elite of the council?

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