I read with utter disgust that the former Essex County Council leader, Lord Hanningfield, is to be allowed to retake his seat in the House of Lords.

This man is a convicted criminal, who has served time in prison for his crimes, and yet, as unbelievable as it seems, he can now cast his vote on some of the most important issues that could affect the laws of this country.

Some families struggle to pay their bills and buy food, yet he will receive £300 per day for every day he turns up at the House of Lords.

The Prime Minister states there is nothing the Government can do to change this as it is the law, well change the law and quick, it is not rocket science.

D Peters
Hadleigh Park Avenue
Benfleet