Oliver Dowden describes Armistice Day ceremonies as “a solemn remembrance of the sacrifice of previous generations and upholding our British values” (Dowden reiterates ‘grave concerns’ about pro-Palestine marches on Armistice Day, 5 November). Let’s hope he and his party will solemnly remember that central to the values that our parents and grandparents believed they were fighting and dying for was freedom of belief and expression.
Shareen Campbell
Miramont-de-Guyenne, France
I do hope that the person pictured on your front page (3 November) running along the seafront at Teignmouth close to battering waves had left instructions that no one should risk their lives trying to save him if he were swept out to sea.
Michael Robinson
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
A smear of sandwich spread, just enough to stick together two slices of white bread, must surely be among the worst sandwiches (Letters, 5 November). A jar of vinegary liquid, with tiny bits of salad, was a staple of our family picnics in the 1940s and 50s.
Jean Perraton
Cambridge
Re service reviews (Letters, 31 October), Barclays has asked us to rate our visit to its branch in Bury (9 miles away). I’m wondering if I should mention the other nine or 10 nearer, now closed, branches that we used to visit.
David Gordon
Manchester
Nadine Dorries claims a Tory cabal brought down Boris Johnson (Report, 3 November). If so, it is probably one of the best things a Tory cabal has ever done.
James Fanning
Greifswald, Germany