I was rather amused when reading Andrew Ffrench's article on the rent crisis in Oxford's Covered Market (Oxford Mail, April 16).

Looking at the picture, I spotted a grand array of Conservative district and parish councillors, a prospective Parliamentary candidate and even a member of far-flung West Berkshire Council.

It does no credit to show such a picture purporting that such a large gathering are traders unhappy with their lot when in fact it was a photocall to meet the Shadow Chancellor and 'Press the Flesh'. I wonder if the placards were reversed they might show 'Save Radley Lakes'?

PETER BIGGS Grundy Crescent Kennington Oxford