Kategori: Letters
Readers say Elon Musk’s not the victim he thinks he is
In MetroTalk: readers don’t believe Elon Musk’s victim act, defend cats from blame and squeeze in a tribute to the 33 bus.
Readers say spitting men can jog on along with racists and dogs on trains
In MetroTalk: readers talk spitting men, violence against women, cat tax and dogs taking up space.
Readers on ‘toxic’ Kemi, why Trump means war and our debt to overseas students
Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments.
Badenoch’s ‘proxy war’ comments are dangerous and misleading
Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch told Sky News’ Trevor Phillips on Sunday that Ukraine was fighting a proxy war for the West against Russia and that Israel was fighting such a war against Hamas on behalf of the UK.
She also criticised Sir Keir Starmer for speaking out against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, saying it puts us on the side of Hamas, a terrorist organisation.
Badenoch is deeply irresponsible to do so. This false equivalence is not only intellectually bankrupt, it is toxic. To suggest the Labour government has taken action against Israel in a manner that merits thanks from a proscribed terrorist organisation is an outrageous distortion.
Labour’s position – calling for a ceasefire, adherence to international law and the protection of civilians – reflects broad public concern about the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
It is not, as Badenoch implies, a show of solidarity with Hamas. Such rhetoric not only inflames division and cheapens serious debate, it undermines her own credibility. And in comparing Ukraine’s legitimate defence against a foreign invasion with Israel’s ongoing slaughter and bombardment of a trapped civilian population in Gaza, it shows a wilful disregard for context and compassion. This isn’t statesmanship – it’s stunt politics. Henry Page, London
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Trump has bought us closer to global conflict – so much for great negotiation
Donald Trump, the so-called great negotiator, has brought us significantly closer to global conflict. Israel now feels empowered to expel Palestinians from Gaza without pushback from the US.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been emboldened by what amounts to rhetorical appeasement from the US.
Trade wars are erupting, forcing countries to raise prices and reconsider their alliances.
Perhaps most alarming is the resurgence of an arms race, with Europe and China ramping up military capabilities.
Trump, the so-called peace-maker? I don’t think so. Tony Howarth, London
Brexit trade deals don’t add up
Henry (MetroTalk, Fri) cites trade deals with Australia and New Zealand as ‘Brexit benefits’.
Trade with Australia is about two per cent of our trade with the EU. New Zealand, less still. This ‘benefit’ is like spending £1,000 on lottery tickets and celebrating because you won £10. Chris Bright, London
Student visa cuts are wrecking universities
It’s insane to have politicians of different stripes competing to cut the number of migrants on student visas.
Our universities are in dire straits. International students are not subject to the tuition fee cap, so our universities can charge them big bucks.
This income is propping up the whole system. On average, each British student is subsidised by the migrant student population to the tune of £2,500 a year.
Programmes are being axed, making it harder to recruit students and staff, putting dozens of institutions on the path to collapse.
Soon, Britain will be dimmer and duller, sorely lacking in intellectual capacity or knowledge. Our economy is a knowledge economy – no knowledge means no economy. Helen Shaw, Liverpool
Readers on ‘toxic’ Kemi, why Trump means war and our debt to overseas students
Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments.
Badenoch’s ‘proxy war’ comments are dangerous and misleading
Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch told Sky News’ Trevor Phillips on Sunday that Ukraine was fighting a proxy war for the West against Russia and that Israel was fighting such a war against Hamas on behalf of the UK.
She also criticised Sir Keir Starmer for speaking out against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, saying it puts us on the side of Hamas, a terrorist organisation.
Badenoch is deeply irresponsible to do so. This false equivalence is not only intellectually bankrupt, it is toxic. To suggest the Labour government has taken action against Israel in a manner that merits thanks from a proscribed terrorist organisation is an outrageous distortion.
Labour’s position – calling for a ceasefire, adherence to international law and the protection of civilians – reflects broad public concern about the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
It is not, as Badenoch implies, a show of solidarity with Hamas. Such rhetoric not only inflames division and cheapens serious debate, it undermines her own credibility. And in comparing Ukraine’s legitimate defence against a foreign invasion with Israel’s ongoing slaughter and bombardment of a trapped civilian population in Gaza, it shows a wilful disregard for context and compassion. This isn’t statesmanship – it’s stunt politics. Henry Page, London
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Trump has bought us closer to global conflict – so much for great negotiation
Donald Trump, the so-called great negotiator, has brought us significantly closer to global conflict. Israel now feels empowered to expel Palestinians from Gaza without pushback from the US.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been emboldened by what amounts to rhetorical appeasement from the US.
Trade wars are erupting, forcing countries to raise prices and reconsider their alliances.
Perhaps most alarming is the resurgence of an arms race, with Europe and China ramping up military capabilities.
Trump, the so-called peace-maker? I don’t think so. Tony Howarth, London
Brexit trade deals don’t add up
Henry (MetroTalk, Fri) cites trade deals with Australia and New Zealand as ‘Brexit benefits’.
Trade with Australia is about two per cent of our trade with the EU. New Zealand, less still. This ‘benefit’ is like spending £1,000 on lottery tickets and celebrating because you won £10. Chris Bright, London
Student visa cuts are wrecking universities
It’s insane to have politicians of different stripes competing to cut the number of migrants on student visas.
Our universities are in dire straits. International students are not subject to the tuition fee cap, so our universities can charge them big bucks.
This income is propping up the whole system. On average, each British student is subsidised by the migrant student population to the tune of £2,500 a year.
Programmes are being axed, making it harder to recruit students and staff, putting dozens of institutions on the path to collapse.
Soon, Britain will be dimmer and duller, sorely lacking in intellectual capacity or knowledge. Our economy is a knowledge economy – no knowledge means no economy. Helen Shaw, Liverpool
What now for Gaza and Brexit? Readers debate a path forward
In MetroTalk, readers debate the shared blame in Gaza’s on-going suffering and ask whether the UK got a ‘proper’ Brexit.
Readers on speaking up for peace and the ins and out of Europe
In MetroTalk: As Gaza’s crisis deepens, readers demand moral leadership from the UK.
Readers are split over Starmer’s new EU deal
In MetroTalk: readers aren’t buying Brexit’s broken promises – and they’re split on whether Starmer’s EU deal is fixing anything at all.
Readers react to Bella Hadid, Cannes nudity ban and the world’s double standards
In MetroTalk: From Bella Hadid’s ‘out of touch’ comments, Cannes dress codes and Gaza’s suffering, readers say what they think.
Readers ask: if we need top talent, why aren’t businesses backing UK workers too?
In MetroTalk: from migration and jobs, to secure energy and what is and isn’t punk, readers have their say.
‘There are no strangers here’ – readers hit back at Starmer’s migration speech
In MetroTalk: Readers respond to Starmer’s migration speech and call for honesty on tax and what we need to fix our welfare services.
Readers mourn the Sycamore Gap tree and ask who’s fighting for the planet
Readers defend pay rises and greenbelt building, challenge climate hypocrisy, call out political posturing and laugh off a perfect papal pun.
Readers reflect on VE Day with a stark contrast in how nations remember
In MetroTalk: Readers say Churchill would do, grammar pedantry gets serious, and a commenter wonders whether Trump’s eyeing up the Vatican.
Readers reflect on VE Day with a stark contrast in how nations remember
In MetroTalk: Readers say Churchill would do, grammar pedantry gets serious, and a commenter wonders whether Trump’s eyeing up the Vatican.
From Labour’s ‘reckless’ spending to Reform’s impact on climate: readers weigh in
In MetroTalk: Labour’s reckless spending, Reform’s climate impact, and whether individual rights should impinge on the safety of others.
From Labour’s ‘reckless’ spending to Reform’s impact on climate: readers weigh in
In MetroTalk: Labour’s reckless spending, Reform’s climate impact, and whether individual rights should impinge on the safety of others.
Is Starmer on track? Plus lessons Labour could learn from Down Under
In MetroTalk: Readers weigh in on Reform’s rise, the definition of free speech, May Day and get pedantic over grammar.
Readers on silly comparisons, leaning left and why other views are not alienating
In MetroTalk: Metro readers take on online hate, defend the right to discuss their faith, question career politicians and call for inclusive loos.
Readers bask in the heat, sip Champagne and size up Trump’s legacy
In MetroTalk: The weather’s hotting up, Canada’s got a new prime minister, Trump saves face and Kneecap apologise… Sorta.
Readers discuss Eubank’s weigh-in, killer tech and who has the Trump cards
In MetroTalk: unfair weigh-ins, fresh starts, protecting teens from social media evils, innapropriate selfies and political power plays over Ukraine.
Gen Z finds faith while readers sound off on buskers, Trump and bin strikes
In MetroTalk: One reader suggests the this interest in Christianity is down to disillusionment.
Why do we keep quiet about the noise around us?
In MetroTalk: One reader says noisy protests and amplified buskers are music to no one’s ears.
Why do we keep quiet about the noise around us?
In MetroTalk: One reader says noisy protests and amplified buskers are music to no one’s ears.
‘Why the hate for Katy Perry’s space flight but not all of Elon Musk’s rocket launches?’
In MetroTalk: readers ask why Katy Perry’s brief trip to space sparked backlash, while Elon Musk’s frequent rocket launches are often praised.
Trump’s trade war has readers asking if Brexit was a mistake
In MetroTalk: ‘Trump doesn’t want to have the ‘special relationship’ previous US presidents had with our country.’
‘My heart bleeds for poor America’: Readers aren’t buying Trump’s tariff spin
In MetroTalk: Has America really been ‘cheated’ on trade, as Trump claims – and could his tariffs unintentionally help save the planet?