I must add my voice to those who have spoken of the distinct possibility of electing a Tory council in Brighton and Hove by default on Thursday.

Like many correspondents, I am against the Iraq war.

However, what possible gain will result in voting against a local Labour administration that is overwhelmingly against the Iraq war as a protest against Tony Blair and thereby ensuring the election of a Tory council that is in favour of the war?

If this was not so serious it would be not only perverse and bizarre but also comic.

I urge all those yet to vote to vote on local issues and ensure Brighton and Hove does not pointlessly suffer four years of Tory rule and cuts.

-Malcolm Brooks, Brighton