As Andrew Parr states how many times do the government have to be told they are wrong and must do better .

Mr Blair is concerned about his legacy well this is one mess he helped to create and yet has not solved . We hope that Gordon Brown does the decent thing and let his MP's have a free vote and not be in fear of the clunking fist

Meanwhile Tony rides off with his gold plated pension paid for by the taxpayers he refuses to help and by the way is is NOT and can never be 80%

Terry Monk, Camberley, Surrey

It will be interesting to see how Brown handles this once he takes over the reins of power. So far (as Chancellor) he has been obdurate in refusing to compensate these workers, putting more junior ministers up to defend his policy. If he continues to fight the battle, it will be indicative of how he intends to treat the population during his administration. This issue has the potential to cause him real political damage, as the protestors will not go away.

Peter Lapinskas, Dorking, Surrey

Delighted that Peers have voted in favour of a decent lifeboat . Peers could obviously see the injustice of why 120,000 hard working citizens who lost their pensions prior to 2005 should put up with an inferior lifeboat to those who loose their pensions now?
Well done My Lords.
MP's must if they are honest see the rationale for this and next time vote yes for the amendment. This injustice must end.

dave cole, dunwich, uk