Hidden meaning in Jeremy Corbyn’s horseradish gift to Tom Watson? | Brief letters
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett's description of Brooke's The Soldier as "snivelling ethnocentricity" (Brexit poetry offers pleasure and catharsis, Journal, 7 November) showed a marked lack of empathy for the catharsis of others. During and after both world wars, many soldiers and their wives/widows, children/orphans have found solace in Brooke's stirring words. One could debate the merits of patriotism, but this poem is not "snivelling ethnocentricity".
Mark Thompson
Romford, Essex
" Joel Golby says TI's behaviour in having his daughter's hymen checked annually "borders on abuse" (G2, 8 November). Under Working Together to Safeguard Children and Young People, every school and college in the land would refer that behaviour for what it is: abuse. Many abusers attempt to justify their actions - we should not pander to them.
Liz Leek
Barnsley College