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'Budget worries - proposals one more nail in the coffin of rural life' - Your Letters plus a picture from the archives of an early Albrighton British Legion Church Parade

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, we hear of concerns for those in rural areas, how the vulnerable in society are being let down, and a thank you for hospital care received.

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Supporting image for story: 'Budget worries - proposals one more nail in the coffin of rural life' - Your Letters plus a picture from the archives of an early Albrighton British Legion Church Parade
PICTURE FROM THE PAST: ‘Albrighton British Legion Church Parade’ is written on the back of this photograph in the Star’s picture archive. It also makes reference to the band of the 6th South Staffs leading the procession. The parade has no date information, but it’s thought it may be 1930s or 1940s.

Budget worries for rural areas

There are indications that the Chancellor intends to clobber motorists in the forthcoming budget, with taxes based on vehicle weight and mileage travelled.

This will hurt rural communities hardest, whose people are obliged to use cars, vans, and 4x4s in their everyday lives, such as school runs, work and farming, with public transport non-existent or running at the wrong times.

People should contact their MPs about these proposals, which is one more nail in the coffin of rural life.

W F Kerswell, Shropshire

Council house for Prince Andrew?

Never mind the King giving Andrew and Sarah two posh homes to live in, that we will have to pay for, stick them in a council house then all of us will be very happy!

Kenneth Clibery, Lanesfield