SIR - I have lived in Baildon for over 40 years and find it a delightful place. However, one distinct downside – and one that grows worse by the year - is that I am lumbered with Philip Davies as my Member of Parliament.

Two days ago Philip Davies spent two and a half hours speaking in the Commons on a bill to prevent the use of excessive force on patients in mental institutions. In short, he “filibustered” so that, following arcane Commons procedures, time ran out and no vote could be taken.

Mr Davies has made a habit of filibustering and is proud of his various “successes” to the point of being boastful. He was somewhat like this when first elected in 2005 but over the years has got worse. In fact, he has become a caricature of himself.

I know that I am not alone in the Shipley constituency in finding Philip Davies an embarrassment. It would be helpful if others would follow my lead and register in your letters column their objections.

John Cole, Oakroyd Terrace, Baildon