Among the endless gems in your paper, the Corrections and Clarifications column is an unheralded jewel. As well as a vehicle for setting the record straight, it is an endless source of wicked mirth. The first correction on 20November was: “An article referred to the current government as looking ‘on course to be the worst for living standards on record’. The analysis of official data on which this comment was based in fact related to the previous government.” I offer Labour the following advice: don’t give up! You have nearly four more years in office. With the talent ranged around the cabinet table, coupled with due effort and focus, the title is within your grasp.
David Baines
Godalming, Surrey
• There’s nothing new about a mind-altering brain weapon (Mind-altering ‘brain weapons’ no longer only science fiction, say researchers, 22 November). Here in Sheffield, we call it real ale.
Pete Bibby
Sheffield
• My daughter’s teacher in year 7 was Mr Patient (Letters, 21 November). He always told his students that as a child he wanted to be a doctor. He did get himself a PhD, but preferred not to be known as Dr Patient.
Guru Singh
Loughborough, Leicestershire
• A few years ago in Dartmouth, we had Mr Killer the chemist and Mr Blewitt the bookmaker.
David Gent
Dartmouth, Devon
• The manager at our local bank, Mr Swindells, was actually a lovely chap.
Leo North
Crewe, Cheshire
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