Sam’s the man
According to Sam Delaney’s article about Andrew Tate [Issue 1605, 4 March], Labour is looking for positive role models for young men.
I would like to recommend one: Sam Delaney. His articles are often depressing, but it is clear that he fully understands his limitations and that life can be difficult. So he is, as he suggests in the article, a real human. And therefore a real man.
Rhea Donaldson
Empty threat
Regarding empty properties and second homes – it is not acceptable that empty social housing providers are not filling these properties.
What is going to happen when the welfare system collapses? The number of people who find themselves homeless is going to skyrocket even more than the current figures. I have a flat through a housing association and they are fully aware that I cannot work currently, due to health issues, and are fully aware that the welfare system covers my rent. But I still need to go through an affordability application, so as long as I can pay for my rent and any other overcharged capitalist nonsense I am allowed a place to live.
That would explain why people live in poverty and need to feel further belittled by having to go to food banks, etc. Where does this nonsense end, because I encountered discrimination for not being able to work and unable to rent privately, and people are expected to lose all their dignity in begging for scraps.
The reason I have felt compelled to write all this and intend to email all the council boroughs and housing associations in England is to highlight the issues.
People say that you can’t change the system. Well, that is what they want you to believe, but the more people unite together and are actively seeking change then anything is possible... even fixing broken Britain.
John Bull, Gosport
Different class
John Bird’s recent column [Issue 1606, 11 March] addressed class as a big issue. The educational system has an awful lot to answer for. It will be hard to change things unless it becomes more integrated and less separate between those who can afford private providers and those who can’t. I appreciate scholarships exist, for a few.
@kathrinluddecke, Instagram
No time to die
Two weeks ago I sat and held my mother’s hand as she slowly died. She was in a care home and a low priority for overstretched district nurses. Although I had badgered
