Letter: A worse scandal than adultery

Sir: The Tory ministers who complain that Tim Yeo's downfall was caused by a lack of balance in the tabloid press should remember that for the last 13 years the same section of the media has given unswerving support to the Government. The tabloid press is essentially a Tory beast, and they should not complain when they are on the receiving end of treatment that for years has handicapped the opposition.

Yours faithfully,

R. LINSKELL

London, NW6

6 January