WELL done Doctor Boniface for organising the anti-austerity march which gave an opportunity for local people to protest against the austerity policy which is bringing such misery to many of our neighbours.

Having swallowed the great austerity lie that there is no alternative, much of our media is ignoring the real damage that Government policy is doing to our people and our economy so I am not surprised there were open mouths on the streets of Hexham.

Democracy isn’t just for once every five years, it is about being able to get your voice heard. I for one will make every effort to be out in Hexham with the protestors next time.

CAROLE PRICE

Hexham