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Readers give their thoughts on Boris Johnson’s recent publicity

If Boris Johnson had a modicum of consideration for anyone but himself, he would have avoided seeking the limelight while the Conservative Party elects its future leader (Metro, Wed).

Conspicuously timed to subvert that process, his distorted and hypocritical memoirs, Unleashed, do not deserve the lifeblood of publicity they are currently receiving – yet, they serve to remind us of why he is no longer prime minister, and why he never should have been. Robert Hughes, London

Glad to see Johnson is no less delusional than when he thought it might be a jolly wheeze to invade Holland to grab some Covid vaccine.

The twit has the brass neck to suggest Starmer is ‘greedy’ for accepting a few freebies, conveniently forgetting the huge scale of corruption and freeloading on his watch. Steve, Norwich

To the people reading Wednesday’s Boris Johnson article and not laughing, you’re sad. My favourite bits include where he criticised Sir Keir Starmer for giving Lord Waheed Alli, a British businessman, a pass to No.10.

This from the man who put a Russian friend, the son of a former Russian spy, in the Lords. And all this reportedly contrary to security services advice. Mick, West Midlands

Should Labour invest in house insulation?

Labour cutting winter fuel payments to those not in receipt of Pension Credit would be much less of an issue if we legally required all homes to be properly insulated. The initial investment would quickly pay for itself in falling heating bills, saving cash for the government and residents alike. It would also be a clear win for our environment.

Unfortunately, lobbying from the construction industry has blocked any political progress in this area – on the grounds that it would be too expensive! You couldn’t make it up. Ryan Cooper, London

Would women cause less wars?

Further to Louis’ comments (MetroTalk, Wed) about wars that no ordinary people want.

There is a common denominator among the tyrants, despots and dictators who preside over these conflicts, and always have done throughout history – they are all men.

Maybe if the world had more female leaders, we would see fewer instances of war.

I think it’s almost certain to say that no woman head of state would allow circumstances to descend to the horrific scenes of devastation and human suffering around the world that we are witnessing daily on our TV screens.

Admittedly, my argument falls down a bit if we take into account such compassionate ‘ladies’ as our very own Margaret Thatcher, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel! Vince, Coventry

You can’t take money to the grave so why hoard it?

While it’s interesting to see how much tax is paid by top earners in the UK, most people would like to see exactly how much they earn.

Treasury figures reported by the BBC show that 60 individuals paid £3billion in income tax in 2021/22.

Each would have earned at least £50million annually.

The vast majority are them are not philanthropists in any way shape or form – rather the opposite, money is their god.

The more they earn the better they feel. If that money comes from paying poor wages to employees, charging high rents on houses, shops, factories and office blocks, tax avoidance schemes etc, so what? As long as the millions keep flowing into their bank account that’s all they’re concerned about.

Greed is one of the seven deadly sins. Perhaps these materialistic people think they can take their money and possessions into the next world with them when they pass.

I’m sure many of them, by their behaviour, are convinced they can! Nick Smith, London

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