Difficult to find fairness amid the Covid crisis | Letters

Readers air their views on economic and generational issues in the UK

The chancellor's efforts to support the economy amid the Covid crisis are welcome. But it is worrying that while he freely accepts that many livelihoods will be put in jeopardy, he tells people they should not be afraid about the future (Tory lockdown sceptics praise Sunak for saying UK must live without fear', 24 September).

Since lockdown was relaxed and infection rates have increased, there is a growing tension across generations involving the distinction between lives and livelihoods. As a retired person I have worked my shift, I am fortunately comfortably off and own my home like so many of my generation. I am aware and able enough to look after myself during this crisis, but far too often I hear my peers carping about how younger people are to blame for the growing problems. I am not talking about reckless and stupid behaviour - that is never acceptable - but people having to make difficult choices just to survive.