WHEN the British Redcoats left America in the 18th Century, they played a tune called "The World Turned Upside Down."

In this century, it probably would not get in the charts. Nevertheless, it finds a sympathetic echo, I'm sure, with the public when they consider the antics of the MPs.

Recently we've had the leader of the opposition tell us that a "booze cruise" through No 10 Downing Street would be his ideal way of running the country.

Next we had the Home Secretary tell us that if cannabis had been available to him, he would have joined the "miles high" club.

Lastly, Chris Davies tells us that the Liberals would love to join the euro despite its value at present making it more like funny money than a sensible option to replace sterling.

I don't know what types of MPs we are electing, but, in general, they must be termed collectively mad, sad and very, very bad.

DUNCAN McVEE, Robin Bank Road, Darwen.