Truss’s government is interested only in lining the pockets of the rich

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We did not elect this so-called prime minister (EPA)

I really feel that an election should be called. All Liz Truss and her chancellor are doing is lining the pockets of the rich.

At a time when most of the country is worrying about how to pay their bills and prices are soaring, they are giving money to the wealthiest people in the country – who are not struggling to pay any bills, who already have enough perks and who never have to worry where the next penny is coming from.

We did not elect this so-called prime minister. It seems to be a government for the rich 5 per cent of the population and not the 95 per cent. She has made us a bigger laughing stock in front of the rest of the world than Boris Johnson ever did.

A vote is definitely needed to get her out before she does any more damage and causes more suffering to those hardest hit by the rises in the cost of living.

Maureen Piff

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On the brink

Clearly, this government, with its mini-Budget, has made it clear that the rich are favoured and the poor ignored.

There has been some help with capping of energy charges, so those who could barely afford last year’s bill know it will only double next year! Cash payments will have to be repaid, which is another problem for the poor.

Some political commentators have expressed surprise that the poor have been ignored. Do not be surprised; the government doesn’t care. This is a class war.

Should we protest? The law has taken away our right to protest, as illustrated by people being arrested for displaying perfectly reasonable placards seeking a republic.

Should we strike? The government has already floated ideas about taking away the fundamental right of people to withhold their labour.

We are on the brink of fascism. These are dangerous times.

Robert Murray

Nottingham

Church and state

Stephen Evans makes a good case for the separation of the church and state. How can it be that the top job in the country comes with a “Catholics need not apply” condition?

Why is it that Church of England bishops are still occupying seats in the House of Lords? But we need to go further. Why are we not only allowing, but actively funding, schools where religious segregation is allowed and doctrine is taught?

Most of the conflicts around the world have an element of religious intolerance, with religion used as a means to stir up unrest.

Lastly, I can’t help wondering what the response of the DUP and its supporters would be if we were to have a Catholic king.

G Forward

Stirling

Not fair

To be fair, this country needs to choose who is going to be the next prime minister – not around 170,000 Conservative Party members. It’s not democratic.

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Our country needs to believe in fairness – and practice what we preach.

Rajendra Vaghela

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Nuclear weapons

Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine is based on the premise that there will be no retaliation from a country that no longer has nuclear weapons.

However, it needs to be said that any country with access to nuclear fuel has the wherewithal to produce “dirty bombs” and only needs the means to deliver such weapons to retaliate effectively. Only a deranged fool would deny that Ukraine has the capacity to do both.

David Smith

Taunton