WE can excuse the horrified Coxford Conservative candidate, after all he is relatively new, not only to local politics, but also to Coxford. But Tory councillor Jeremy Moulton (Daily Echo web letter, February 23) should know better.

He asked for my thoughts on Oaklands Swimming Pool. The Lib Dem/Tory pact threatens Oaklands Pool, established more than 20 years ago, a superb venue and a centre of excellence.

What a waste to close our pool in the daytime.

One of Southampton Labour Party's pledges is to have free council leisure for all primary age children.

DON THOMAS, Coxford Labour Party candidate.