I am writing to condemn the very personal attack on MP Sarah Wollaston, made in the letter from Jill Murray, December 29.

Whatever one’s personal politics, the large majority in our constituency voted to put Dr Wollaston into Parliament.

Furthermore, I believe this majority knows she is working extremely hard on behalf of all her constituents and, in my opinion, achieving a considerable amount.

The coffin incident, whether it was intended to be personal or not, was deeply unpleasant and is surely abhorred by all fair-minded citizens, whether Labour or Conservative.

Nicholas Franks

Venn, Dartmouth