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Readers debate the validity of concerns surrounding digital IDs, Farage’s migration policies and Trump’s so-called UN ‘sabotage’ (Picture: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

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‘As a migrant, I cannot blame Reform followers for feeling the way they do’, says reader

More than a decade of broken promises of better economic prospects, decent public services and fair support in times of hardship has hit individuals hard –
not to mention the communities who waited patiently, only to be abandoned by the system. Their frustration is legitimate.
Unfortunately, their desperate cry now serves to fuel the machinery of the same elites who blame Britain’s socio-economic disaster on others, promoting a culture war as if scapegoating vulnerable migrants will somehow restore prosperity.
Meanwhile, Labour has failed to connect with these disillusioned communities, falling into a discursive trap that reinforces Nigel Farage’s agenda.
Unless the government delivers some quick symbolic victories alongside tangible outcomes, acknowledges the frustrations of these desperate communities and creates a new narrative based around restoring hope, the road ahead looks worryingly open for Reform. Kevin Zapata, London

Reader says ‘nobody is accountable any more’

If I had £1 for every time Farage or Reform were mentioned at the Labour conference, I think a good holiday would have been paid for.

Worried? You bet they are.

And regarding the disgraceful behaviour by the so-called ‘fans’ at the Ryder Cup – heckling and goading Rory McIlroy and the European team over the weekend – this has a direct correlation to society today. Anything goes, because nobody is accountable anymore. John Nightingale, South Redbridge

Reader slams Labour’s Employment Rights Bill

This reader says the bill has paused hiring, plans redundancies and cuts back capital expenditure (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

As a young lad growing up in the 70s,
I remember the excitement of the strikes and power cuts, candles, gas lights and gas heaters.

As a business owner in 2025, the Employment Rights Bill proposed by the current government fills me with dismay.

We’ll be going back to the 70s, where the unions crippled the economy.

Business is difficult enough with a slowing economy, mountains of red tape, a hike in national insurance, a cripplingly high tax burden… I could go on.

Now we have the prospect of a new Employment Rights Bill that has caused us to pause hiring, plan redundancies and cut back on capital expenditure.

For the record, just 32 businesses were consulted on this bill, while 27 trade unions contributed. As employers, our backs will be against wall.

Labour was elected as the pro-business, pro-growth party. This Employment Rights Bill flies right in the face of this.

So, Labour, vote down this bill and give the UK PLC a chance. Nicholas Y Long, Wildhern

Reader questions hypocrisy of those defending digital ID cards

n To those who respond to critics of Labour’s proposed digital ID cards by asking, ‘If you object, what have you to hide?’ there is only one reasonable response – ‘If you have curtains in your house, what have you to hide?’

Ian Smith, Wingate

‘Compulsory photo ID has never infringed on my liberty’, says reader

Steven (MetroTalk, Tue) makes a very weak argument against compulsory ID.

He says we already have driving licences and passports, but of course not everybody does. He then goes on to worry about the security and sale of data associated with any digital

If that was a genuine concern, then driving licences and passports would be equally vulnerable, so he ought to ditch them, too. This would leave him with no ID. What then? I’ve lived in several countries with compulsory photo ID – it has never infringed on my liberty, just made it easier to navigate bureaucracy. Jonty, Newcastle

This reader says arguments against Digital ID have been ‘weak’ (Picture: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Reader calls Farage ‘divisive and extremist’

The increasing, and very worrying, speculation that Nigel Farage could well be the next prime minister of this country must be very worrying for Robert Milne, the master (headmaster) of Dulwich College. Most educational establishments would bask in the prestige of being the alma mater of men and women who go on to become prime ministers of our great country.

Unfortunately for Mr Milne, the divisive and extremist Farage taking up residence in No.10 would be nothing of which Dulwich College could be proud.

Indeed, I’d go so far as to say that it could be very damaging for the school that this year ranked 59th, based on exam results, among our top 100 private schools. Bob Readman, Sevenoaks

Was Trump’s UN ‘sabotage’ God-willing?

Donald Trump believes he was deliberately sabotaged when his turn came to speak at the UN recently.

Firstly, the escalator he was on stopped working then his teleprompter failed to operate and, finally, the sound in the auditorium wasn’t working.

Using Trump’s own brand of logic, perhaps God was intent on preventing him from spouting his usual fake news and diatribe. Martin J Phillips, Leeds

This reader says Trump spouts ‘fake news and diatribe’ (Picture: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Why is Palestine Action proscribed by the government as a terrorist organisation?’ questions reader

I have been searching online and can find no conviction of a Palestine Action member for either a terrorist act or for violence. I could find a man charged with criminal damage – which is not a terrorist act. So, why is Palestine Action proscribed by the government as a terrorist organisation?Robert, London

Reader demands Tax rebate for British Army’s sponsorship of Sky Sports

I note that ‘The British Army is proud to sponsor Sky Sports’ coverage of the 2025/26 Premier League’. The British Army is funded by the taxpayer. I don’t want to sponsor coverage of the Premier League so, HMRC, can I have a tax rebate, please? Karl, Oxford.

Reader’s humour is on pointe

This reader does a funny (Picture: Getty Images)

My friend has just completed a degree in ballet studies. She managed to get a 2:2. Jeff, Nuneaton

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