[Jim Procter]

I listened to the pop concert at the Old Trafford cricket ground last night in aid of the victims of the terrorist attack and I was mightily impressed. I am not normally one who listens to modern pop but the audience were obviously enjoying themselves and joining in with the songs. Most of the artists I had never heard of and the music was totally foreign to my ears but after a while I found myself humming along to the tunes and beginning to enjoy myself. As an old fart of 86 who usually loves classical music I began to wonder if music of any kind was the answer to the terrorists.Whilst we will never stop these people , with their warped values,we can at least show them that with music we can all counter their meaningless acts of depravity.The young folks showed the way last night and I for one was with them all the way. Well done to them all for standing up for British values.