MANY people will have found Adrian Flook's kidnap stunt offensive.

Even more will probably have thought it was typically trivial and ridiculous.

There are so many important issues needing to be addressed locally. We need an MP who will campaign to raise our school standards, cut hospital waiting times, and get a fairer deal for pensioners.

Will Mr Flook ever realise that playing the fool is not the main function of an MP?

The role of Taunton's Member of Parliament is a serious job for a person we can take seriously.

RAY TULLY School Road, Monkton Heathfield