Dear Tony,

I would like to thank you for affording me and countless other fellow Britons a platform on which to speak about the things you could be doing a teensy weensy bit better. What a truly great and free nation we live in. I feel grateful almost to the point of sanctimony for this small but utterly beautiful mercy you and your gorgeous Government has given to the people of this glorious island. Thank you.

May I also say, how nice it is to see that everyone who has written to you, thus far, is so nice. My! What a marvellously contented nation you lead. You should be proud. We should be proud. We are proud. And all those lovely smiling faces on the website. Why, if we were to believe all those nasty men and women in the media, you would think we were a nation of down in the mouths. Not a bit of it, Tony. I can tell you now that I've got a smile on my face as I write this letter. We salute you. I wholeheartedly agree with the person who said that the media should be obliged to carry short Government broadcasts every night. What a brilliant idea.

I must say that just by seeing all those different faces, black, white, rich, poor, young, old, male and female shows me that you really are listening to everyone. All the people of this country deserve a say. What particularly struck me was that even when people did have a minor complaint – and it really was just nit picking – they would always make sure that they followed it with an endorsement of you and your lovely Government. And what a breath of fresh air it is to be reminded of how nasty the previous Conservative Government was. You know, Tony, sometimes I simply forget what a cynical bunch of money grabbing, hypocritical, disingenuous, pseudo toffs they were. We certainly don't need them back in a hurry, do we? Thank you for reminding me.

You know something, Tony, since you crushed those infidels six and a half years ago, I myself have been through many jobs. My career has seen me dabble in many zones of employment – PR, marketing, construction and banking. Some of my work had taken me abroad, meeting businessmen from far away lands. I've been in and out of well-paid jobs, but I have always managed to keep the money coming in. My partner and I both come from a minority group and we know how hard life can be. But thanks to you Tony we still have a lovely house and lovely jobs and have done very well. Thank you.

I know how tough it is out there at the coalface. I have taken a few blows along the way and yes, I admit, I've seen fit to give out a few as well in my time. But as you, of all people know, Tony, a firm hand is sometimes necessary, especially with those moaning students and that nasty scientist.

I've lost count of the times I've been on my knees. But I have always managed to get back up, brushed myself down and got back on with the job in hand again. Over the past year or so, you, Tony, have taught me two invaluable lessons. Firstly, it is absolutely crucial to know when and when not to open one's mouth. And secondly, that you cannot trust any man unless you look him in the eyes.

Tony, you are beautiful man. Keep up the splendid work.

Yours,

Peter
Hartlepool