SIR - Albert Einstein defined insanity as continuing to do the same thing and expecting a different result.

David Ward MP admits that the present mess in Iraq is a consequence of the “Shock and Awe” bombing of 2003 and subsequent Anglo-American occupation.

And that is why he voted last week for more bombing of Iraq.

And when, as a result, there are more jihadist attacks on the UK mainland, will he admit that this is what he voted for?

As I sang in a medley of peace songs in the Castle pub after the Parliamentary vote for war, when will they ever learn?

Karl Dallas, Church Green, Bradford