Oil disaster

What counts for the US president as "managing the gulf disaster"? (Analysis, 7 June). Shutting down all operations in the Gulf of Mexico could create massive job losses.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jun 2010, 21:50 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2010, 21:54 BST

Knock-on effects could be felt in the UK, and in Scotland in particular. Time and again politicians' needs over-ride sound economic judgment.

ELLIS THORPE

Old Chapel Walk

Inverurie

Scotland