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Sebastian Monblat (Letters, 28 October) needn't worry about unhealthier livers. The chancellor has cut duty, not pump prices. Can you see anybody reducing a 4 pint by 3p? The reduction in tax will benefit brewers, not customers. More pork barrel than beer barrel.
John Gately
Battle, East Sussex

Timothy Garton Ash (Why we need a new golden age of European rail, 27 October) suggests reviving long-distance overnight trains. In fact, sleeper trains are already on the rise across the continent. For example, Nightjet trains run on more than 20 routes connecting major cities, and there are several Euronight services. Indeed, Mr Garton Ash could even discover this from the man in seat 61 he mentions.
Graham Feakins
Herne Hill, London