A Stalin in disguise

Surely the Russian people realise Vladimir Putin is not much different to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, who destroyed millions of lives between 1930 and 1953? He too ruled with an iron fist and targeted anyone who questioned his authority.

It’s time the rest of the world crippled Putin’s regime with sanctions – and perhaps then the Russian people will wake up and see this man for what he is. Roger Grant Thurnscoe, South Yorks

In Voice of the Daily Mirror (Sept 6), you suggest the price cap proposed by Ofgem should be tougher.

In combination with the existing safeguard tariff, all the estimated 17 million households on poor-value default deals would be protected from being overcharged. The proposed level of the price cap is estimated using the actual costs of supplying electricity and gas to ensure suppliers always charge these households a fair price for their energy. Rob Salter-Church Consumers and Markets director, Ofgem

A slogan on a chain store bag that says “it’s what’s inside that counts” is very true of all of us, particularly those of us with disabilities.

We often have to fight harder to get the respect we deserve. Too many people are obsessed with appearance. A kind heart and good intentions is what really matters. A Green Bracknell, Berks