There does not seem to be a week which goes by without Norman "where's the camera" Baker MP's visage appearing in the local paper or on the local television station.

He never misses a photo opportunity, does our Norman "is that my best side?" Baker. Whether it be incinerators, the development of Newhaven port or the withdrawal of Harveys Speckled Hen beer, publicity-seeking Norm is there.

Be it fire, flooding or ferries, or another broadside about MPs' expenses, it's over to Westminster where our local celebrity, sorry I mean MP, Norman Baker will say a few meaningless words to camera.

But on the few occasions I have written to Mr Baker, he has never managed to be of any help.

  • Paul-John Harris, Glynde Close, Newhaven