Sir, – The article “Frosty reply to Tories’ request to freeze tax” (D&S Cleveland edition, December 12), shows classic Labour thinking – raising tax at every opportunity and forgetting about the ordinary council taxpayer.

We have seen various councils across the country freeze council tax. It would be very good to see Stockton Council remember the hardworking taxpayers who elected them and give serious consideration to doing the same.

CHRIS DANIELS

High Lane, Maltby.