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A false impression of the PLUS market

Dear Editor, Your recent article headlined 'AIM v PLUS v Investbx', carried several misleading inferences about the PLUS-quoted market, operated by PLUS Markets Group. Read

Extension of Metro route is top priority

Dear Editor, I would like to reassure your readers that plans to extend Midland Metro through Birmingham city centre, and from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill, remain a top transport priority for the West Midlands. Read

Policies on human rights when dealing with China

Dear Editor, John Lamb oversimplifies our recent debate about trade with China (Opening in time for the great exodus to Titan, Post Agenda, February 25). Read

Breaks from school are not fine lessons

Dear Editor, My young daughter last attended school on Thursday, February 7 and isn't due to return until this Wednesday (February 27). She hasn't been sick and I've not been keeping her away from the classroom. Read

A source of infinitely renewable energy

Dear Editor, Good luck to Peter Morrison of the Innovation Station who has created a solid fuel from leaves as an alternative renewable fuel. Read

New Street more about shops than passengers

Dear Editor, Transport and passengers come a very poor third in the Gateway scheme, with the strategy being about retail facilities and property development, rather than laying the foundation of a 'transport revolution'. Read

The city needs a world class central library

Dear Editor, MLA West Midlands welcomes debate about the development of the Library of Birmingham, however I was concerned to see the coverage concerning the new Library last Saturday (Selfridges is not iconic - it's just another shop, Post February 16). Read

Mindless individuals who get away with it

Dear Editor, I am sorry that Councillor Deirdre Alden has completely missed the point of my "five-line derisory dismissal of Harborne" (Highlight the Many Delights of Harborne, Post Letters Feb 20). Read

Highlight the many delights of Harborne

Dear Editor, I was very saddened to read Michele Platman's five line derisory dismissal of Harborne (Post Agenda, Feb 18). Read

GP changes would reduce patient choice

Dear Editor, Your readers may not be aware of the anger felt by local GPs over current Government attempts to bully them into yet another renegotiation of their contracts. Several of our family doctors have contacted me to express their concern that the Government, having completely miscalculated the effects of the 2004 GP contract, is now seeking to arbitrarily impose changes that will reduce patient choice with regard to GP opening hours. Read

A longer runway will affect both ends

Dear Editor, Just a reminder that BIA has TWO ends to the runway - whilst one end is being expanded the other lies deeply embedded in Marston Green. Read

Gas and gaiters brigade should stay out of politics

Dear Editor, The Archbishop of Canterbury made a monumental blunder last week, publicly stating that Muslim Sharia law should be embodied within the British legal system. Read

BBC committed to regional programming

Dear Editor, In response to the letter you published on the future of the BBC in the Midlands, I would like to use this opportunity to clarify the BBC's position as a public organisation that has invested over £40 million in a new digital, state-of-the-art premises at the Mailbox. Read

Lack of consultation leaves a bad taste in the mouth

Dear Editor, It appears that the Health Secretary wants to see fluoride added to all drinking water in the UK. The Government is also talking about consultation. I hope that this is a sincere intention because fundamental issues are raised. Read

A victory for Whitby and New Street gateway

Dear Editor, The final decision on the funding for New Street Gateway is an undoubted triumph for Councillor Whitby and his refusal to blink in negotiations with the Government. Achieving this momentous victory is a great tribute to his determination, nerve and tenacity and he and his colleagues are to be congratulated on their success. Read

No contradiction in being British and Muslim

Dear Editor, As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community I am disappointed with both the media and politicians' hysterical reaction to the Archbishop's comments regarding Sharia. Read

We should cherish our architectural heritage

Dear Editor, Recently two charming Victorian buildings on Kings Heath High Street have been demolished. Attractive pre-war architecture is one of the reasons people choose to live in Kings Heath. Moseley is becoming gentrified as a result of its old architecture and Kings Heath has the potential to go the same way. Read

Control the rowdy antics of MPs first

Dear Editor, I never ceased to be amazed by the hypocrisy of our legislators. It is always do as I say, not as I do. Read

Labour is taxing the UK to death

Dear Editor, In 10 years, the Labour Government has raised taxes in the UK by 65 per cent. Families are being hit by an extra £1.5 billion a week in taxes, which continues to raise year-on-year. Read

Building homes to high ecological standards

Dear Editor, Before we get carried away with ecotowns, such as Long Marston, saving the planet, we need to put them in some kind of perspective. Read

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