by A teacher at my school once asked, “What was the greatest achievement of the Romans?” An enterprising boy replied, “They could understand Latin” (Letters, Jan. 14). Unfortunately, he was rewarded with several belt blows.
Harry D Watson
Edinburgh
• If Liz Truss had a real understanding of the world she lives in, she would have sent a cease and desist letter to the PM (Liz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she has controlled the economy Crashed, January 9th).
Sandy Guthrie
Amberley, West Sussex
• Over 10 years ago I wrote to Archbishop John Sentamu asking him why York Minster did not have solar panels on its largest south-facing roof. Good to learn that common sense finally prevails (Report, January 9).
Robin Le Mare
Allithwaite, Cumbria
• Because of my last name, my wife has often been asked which part of Burma I come from (actually it’s Devon). There are a surprising number of ways it can be mispronounced (They say a name like mine can hold you back in life, but I’ll never change it, January 13).
Tom Yeo (“Yo”)
Enfield, London
• Ryanair attempts to limit passengers’ drink consumption to prevent disruptive behavior that is allegedly caused by delays. Um, how about eliminating the delays (Report, January 13)?
David Prothero
Harlington, Bedfordshire
• Frank Auerbach’s work is finally shown in Berlin, the city from which he fled as a child (Report, January 16). How fitting: the painting in your work that illustrates this convoluted journey is Mornington Crescent.
Brian Smith
Berlin, Germany
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