I read with dismay your article "Apathy rules, OK" (The Argus, April 6).

This story seemed to imply that people are not bothered about party politics.

I do not agree. As a member of Respect for some years, I have seen the anti-war movement mobilise thousands of people on to the streets of London and other cities to say what they think of this Government's foreign policy, which has seen the slaughter of thousands of innocents and cost the taxpayer dearly.

Another example is the activity relating to pensions and NHS cuts, which has seen hundreds of people take part in various actions around the country.

  • Maggie Clifford, Respect candidate for Hangleton ward, Kingsway, Hove