READING the various letters printed, and statements made, by our wonderful public-spirited and caring councillors and local MP concerning the job losses at BMW, two things come to mind.

Firstly, it’s all a little to late. Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted comes to mind.

Secondly, the way they are milking the situation for all the publicity possible suggests there must be an election coming up. And we all know what that means: votes!

KEITH BROOKS Horspath