WE can all now feel optimistic Southampton was named one of 40 councils across the country to receive extra Labour Government funding to fight antisocial behaviour (Daily Echo, Janaury 23).

Cllr Liz Mizon, Cabinet member for communities, said "We will take money from whoever gives it to us".

One can almost feel the hurt and pain for Liz Mizon to accept extra Labour Government funding.

DON THOMAS, Coxford Labour Party candidate, Southampton.