Boris Johnson criticises Jeremy Corbyn for not standing up for the “grafters and the grifters” (Tories urged to get behind May as party rivals go on offensive, 2 October). Since a “grifter” is a con artist, we imagine Corbyn feels he can safely leave it to the Conservative party to continue to safeguard their interests.
Laura Cunningham & Chris Barnham
Lewisham, London
• When Boris Johnson praises “grifters” in his speech, is he talking about himself? The Free Dictionary online gives a couple of relevant definitions: “1. a person who operates a sideshow at a circus, fair, etc., esp. a gambling attraction”; “2. a swindler, dishonest gambler, or the like”.
Mark Walford
London
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