Dear Simon. I know you've had a tough week or so, but don't give up just yet. The mainstream media are full of themselves and their stories are just that… stories.

They have no idea what it's really like to lead or to stand up for something that matters, like jobs for instance. And don't take Crusher too seriously – she's as likely to crush herself as anybody.

Chin up lad, there's a lot riding on your shoulders and you're up to it. What doesn't kill you just makes you stronger. And we're right behind you. One day at a time.

G Martin, Brookfield.