Hi everyone. Welcome to the last Levy Letter of the week. Yesterday was a very busy day for our newsroom and I expect for every newsroom or newspaper office across the country with the news that David Davis MP was resigning as Shadow Home Secretary. The inbox and answer phones were full of messages about Davis decision. Many were in support, but there were some with a few concerns, so I thought Id share a little selection with you.
This one comes from Barry in Boston. Hi Guys, I think D Davis should remember he was elected to represent the people and not to use his position for political stunts. He should have asked his constituents whether they agree with him in a local poll, not a by-election that no one wants. He should have stayed put and fight from within. I think he is too full of himself. G. Pearse in Scunthorpe wanted to share their respect for Mr Davis. An admirable gesture by Mr Davis. A man of principle is a rare thing these days, especially in politics. I hope the electorate in Haltemprice realise what a valuable representative they have in him. And finally, just a little email from Anna to finish I admire him standing for his principles, but lets face it, it is a safe Tory seat and it will not prove anything. Thanks for those comments. If youve missed any of Look Norths coverage on this story, then of course you can take a look at our watch again feature on our website. On there at the moment, is a chance to view our coverage again as David Davis announces his resignation over the issue of freedom. Theres also a chance to see voters giving their reaction to the by-election in East Yorkshire. And you can see what Davids friends and advisors think to the decision, including an interview with Councillor Andrew Percy who is the Conservative Hull City councillor and assistant to David Davis. Thats all on our website today at bbc.co.uk/looknorthhull. And of course, Look North will continue to follow this story all the way through to the by-election and will be finding out what this will mean for his constituent! s in Haltemprice and Howden. So watch this space! Humber Bridge I think perhaps the news of David Davis resignation overshadowed the messages received after the programme last night. Normally, any time we mention the Humber Bridge tolls, well get lots of emails about how the tolls affect you and your family. There werent quite so many last night, because they were all about David Davis, but heres a few, just so that we can represent your thoughts! You know my thoughts on caravaners, but Ill put aside that to tell you about Mr Borrells thoughts on the bridge tolls! Mr Borrell phoned in our hotline and left this message, I would go across the water with my towing caravan to all the beautiful sites that are across there, but because it costs so much (£4.90 there and another £4.90 when you come back) it puts me off. Ive often wondered how much of an affect it has on businesses if people on both sides of the river Humber decide not to travel over the bridge like Mr Borrell has in the past. Well, I suppose and hope that this latest study will shed some light on it. And finally, heres another email from G. Pearse of Scunthorpe. And even though Ive already included a note from them today in the Letter, I just thought this email was so concise, so forgive me for including two submissions from the same person! G. Pearse writes, I wish all the luck to any protest at the unfair level of tolls on the bridge. The idea of the bridge was to open up the area to business investment and the convenience of the residents in the area. But as usual, it has become a means of extracting funds from businesses and the community by a government who listens but does not hear. So there you go. Strong views as always on the subject of the bridge tolls. Of course, were going to be looking at that issue and waiting in anticipation for the results of the latest study. I think what still shocks me every time I hear it said is how much the bridge is still in debt - £350 million! I cant comprehend that much money! Noisy Neighbours Irritating neighbours blasting out music or shouting down the house in the middle of the night and keeping you awake could soon be the thing of the past! Good news for insomniacs like myself! Scientists have shown off a blueprint for an acoustic cloak, which could make objects impervious to sound waves. This technology could be used to build sound-proof homes; good news for any parents with teenage children interested in learning the drums! This advanced sound-proofing could also be used for concert halls and stealth warships. Well, that's it from me for now. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Im not sure if the weather is going to be very good this weekend. I know theres a summer fayre happening this Sunday at Appleby in Lincolnshire, so fingers crossed that the weather holds out. Tune in tonight at half past six to get the weekend forecast from Paul. And dont forget to send in your photos anything a bit different and wed love to be able to show them on the programme. Its [EMAIL PROTECTED] as usual. Take care, Peter And for the latest news and more where you live, go to: http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the BBC Look North newsletter, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthhull/newsletter/newsletter_index.shtml, enter your email address in the unsubscribe box. 1.94.4
