That's this governments' problem. They come up with an idea, rush it into legislation without a thought for the consequences. Taking the non smoking in pubs debacle. The idea was sold as providing a smoke free environment that non somkers could enjoy and improving the health of the nation at a stroke. It was basically flawed - because it was not though through and nobody bothered to think through the likely results. What I think they truly expected to happen was that masses of people would give up the "weed" and pubs would be full of healthy happy people. In reality - pubs are empty, high streets are crowded with people huddling in pub entrances have a "fag" - often joined by non smokers, who don't want to drink alone. The inside of pubs now stink of BO and worse whiffs from the toilets. To top it all - pubs are closing at the rate of 4 a day and landlords who have spent their lives in the industry are commiting suicide. They need to think things through.

Paul Kearns, Ilfracombe, Devon

All interested in Mr Browns budget where he attempted to shoot the Tory's tax fox ahead of the election he (at that time) intended to call, knew what the abolition of the 10p band meant.
If I could work it out so could Labour MPs .Their concerns have only been apparent since their seats have become vunerable through the sliding poll ratings.It's called politics.
You must forgive Mr Milliband his fourpence worth for after the recent Balls "broadcasts " he saw that he had little choice but to gain a few column inches himself .It's called ambition and is one of the major causes of political tension, as history shows.
Brown,given that events could yet heap more misfortune on his head, is as vunerable as his party ,and now they have eaten their jelly and icecream, when the chair is removed and the music stops....

robert everitt, wolverhampton,

This voter, who deserted John Major in his hour of need, now hates Labour with a passion. As far as I am concerned Labour is already well passed its sell-by date and the pong it emits will only get stronger the longer it puts off the next election. I'd rather a real Conservative alternative, bui if getting rtid of Labour means voting for 'Dave' then so be it. The sooner this bunch of money-grubbing, lying, incompetents goes the way of Callaghan's gang of TUC spivs the better.

Adrian Gilbert, Tonbridge,

In every field man strives for progress and feeds on the illumination of discovery. That is everywhere except for politics according to this leader. The leader writer would prefer to have Labour in control whatever the prevailing circumstances, despite the current awful situation of a leader without a mandate the paper seems to be saying that ‘adjustments will put things to rights. It is transparently clear that Mr Miliband is ramping up his own candidacy but as he has been fundamental to eleven years of drift and deceit why should that unproven man be anything of an answer? I can only conclude that he would be an suitable mainly because he is not Conservative! The internal problems of the Labour Party are as a result of feedback from the electorate. Since the evaporation of the New Lab miasma it is difficult to find anything of substance for the voter to want to hang on to. Indeed, some of the immediate plans for our lives, the cost, the perilous society, demand an end immediately.

Malcolm Turner, Alsager, England

The leader should be defended if necessary to the death, which is why it is best to choose them wisely.

David Masu, Zürich,

It is a good editorial. You have written the reality. The government should realize the consequences before it implements a policy. If the people, especially the poor, should be taken care of by the government. We will wait and see how the government is going to come out of the maze which was created by itself.

George Bernard, North York, Ontario

it would be impossible to unravel such a complicated package at this late stage. Just a minute Darling you continue to unravel Englands complicated history and culture on a daily basis so whats the problem.

Cromwell, Leeds, England

as a pensioner my standard of living has fallen behind in the year, you cannot offer percent pay rises to people on low pay, they have to be cash increases. 2% of £2000 is not a lot, but 2% of £50,000 is quite nice, thank you very much.Mr brown said he has given pensioners £50 , where is it , i,am still waiting, when do i get it. Its about time are M Ps got a grip,they have lost the next election by there own stupity, I have not heard one person say they would vote labour again, they have lost the plot. They should talk to the people, they are not in the real world at all.I would also like to claim for hospital parking MPs can claim expenses why not me,please send me a claim form Mr Brown, now ,not next year.

john david williams, northwich, cheshire