I AM appalled that Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is to have a regular column in the D&S Times (Sept 11). I have nothing against Mr Sunak, who I am sure will be a diligent MP for Richmond. What I object to is you proposal to give a regular promotional platform to one political party.

I believe that an important regional newspaper such as the D&S Times should be even handed between political parties. This latest announcement is clearly at odds with that.

Gerald Hodgson, Spennithorne, Leyburn