REGARDING the debate over the MMR and as a parent with three children who have all had the injection.

At the end of the day the most important element in all this is the protection of all children. If it means that we have to swallow a little bit of our pride, then we will understand the fears of these parents regarding the MMR and allow them to have the single jabs.

We have to stop playing politics with individual lives and do more for those who have already suffered. I know these parents care deeply about their children.

Tom Jones

Shelbourne Avenue

Smithills, Bolton