I am pretty sure that many of those involved in Thatcher-inspired anarchism were, like me, a recipient of her only successful policy, the Enterprise Allowance Scheme (‘Why not work the system’? How punks inspired by Thatcher built a Hull housing cooperative, 26 August). Almost everyone I knew in the arts in the 1980s used the £40 a week for creative purposes, usually in conflict with her government. It should be brought back.
Stephen Dorril
Netherthong, West Yorkshire
• While I commend Ed Davey for taking a stance on Donald Trump’s intransigence towards the genocide in Gaza (Lib Dem leader to boycott king’s Trump banquet in protest over Gaza, 27 August), surely a more impactful approach would be to attend the dinner and address Trump in front of the king. I doubt Trump will even notice Mr Davey’s absence.
Paul Checketts
Cheltenham
• While I’m not a fan of Taylor Swift, I have to say how refreshing it was to see the picture of her and her fiance, Travice Kelce, on your front page (26 August). Yes, keep reporting on all the news, awful as it is at the moment, but also keep reminding us that there is still some joy and positivity in the world.
Barbara Thompson
Aston, South Yorkshire
• I am disappointed that the front page of the Journal section of your print edition (27 August) carried not one but six pictures of the alleged MP for Clacton. In terms of the much-quoted “oxygen of publicity”, this could hardly have been necessary.
Fiona Allen
Edinburgh
• Living, as I do, in the Palatine County of Lancashire, I am thinking of starting a left-of-centre political party called Palatine Action.
Charles A Jepson
Blackburn, Lancashire
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