Your article (The deprived area that shocked itself by backing a Tory, 14 May) might have mentioned that the reason Glasgow Shettleston elected a Tory councillor in the recent council elections is that Scotland uses proportional representation (STV). The Tory got 18% of first preferences, and it took until stage 11 to get them elected, largely because so few voters for other parties put them on the ballot paper.
David McCrone
University of Edinburgh
• It was a brave decision, though consistent with the Guardian’s well-earned reputation for diversity and inclusiveness, for Blind Date to feature two people from the heterosexual community (Weekend, 13 May). I just hope you don’t get complaints.
Mike Hine
Kingston upon Thames
• Jeremy Hunt was repeatedly warned that NHS computer systems were at risk but failed to take action (Cyber-attack adds to patients’ ordeal, 15 May). He’s compromised UK national security and must resign.
Beverley Trounce
Hove, East Sussex
• Further to Peter Bradshaw on management speak (Notebook, 11 May), my consultancy team are under strict instructions that the only time we will use the term “reach out” is if we’re ever working on an assignment for the Four Tops.
John Kelly
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
• The safest way to destone an avocado (Letters, 15 May) is to whack it with a hammer. It is also the quickest way to make guacamole.
Brian Simpson
London
• I also have a dwindling supply of 35mm film canisters (Letters, 15 May). I use them for carrying sweeties in my handbag and for taking earrings on holiday.
Margaret Garland
Saffron Walden, Essex
• Does Grandpa Moan Moan (Letters, passim) have any association with me, Grumpy Gramps?
Peter Wilson
Callow End, Worcestershire
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