IN response to M Knapton (Letters, February 12), the Conservative vision is clear: to give people more opportunity and power over their lives, to make families stronger and society more responsible, and make Britain safer and greener.

Britain suffered for far too long under Labour, 13 years of tax rises; broken promises, relentless European integration, increasing violent crime, and waste and incompetence in the public services.

People deserve better and the Conservative agenda will bring change for the better to every part of this country. Most people realise the cuts must be made in these times of austerity.

Terry Smith, Classic Cutz, Fourth Avenue, York.