Ding-dong over Proms sing-song

■ The BBC has announced Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia will be performed at the Last Night of the Proms despite calls to drop them in the wake of the Black Lives Matter campaign (Mirror, Aug 24).

As much as I sympathise with some of the causes of BLM I think this type of change to our traditions and heritage are totally unnecessary and do not strengthen the movement.

What’s wrong with being nationalistic and proud of our country and what it has stood for throughout the centuries?

I am pleased the BBC has decided to uphold our heritage and keep these great uplifting songs as part of the Proms.

Nick Hancock, Bracknell, Berks

■ Regarding the row over whether the Beeb should axe Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory from the Last Night of the Proms in response to BLM, as someone who is a member of the BAME community, of course they should scrapped. I was never comfortable with the lyrics for obvious reasons, regardless of tradition. Clearly after the BBC’s N-word fiasco, it seems some people in this country still need to take their heads out of the sand and demonstrate respect, equality and fairness towards all communities. Kathy Gentle-Green South East London

■ What else in this country is going to face calls to be removed from our history and traditions? If you are offended by any music from the Proms it is your choice to not watch it, but allow others who enjoy it to continue. Surely, this is only democratic?

If we continue to argue about things which have been part of our culture and history, where do you draw the line? Yes, British history has had many dark times but I like to think we are moving forward. Marilyn Stevens, Bedfordshire

■ I agree with Paul Routledge about the jingoistic songs Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia (Mirror, August 24). They are both songs which are rooted in Britain’s imperial past and don’t fit with today’s values.

Why is this country is so obsessed with its past which is hardly covered in glory? It seems to me that we think we are a lot more important than we actually are.

D Nelson, Bristol

■ Most of us watch the Last Night of the Proms especially for the end when, in normal circumstances, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia are heartily sung by the audience with all the flags flying. How many of us would watch a watered-down version without the words, I wonder?

Marian Marsh, Reading, Berks

■ I feel so many things I have grown up knowing in this country are gradually being eroded. I am sick and tired of reading articles of what happened so long ago. I will continue to sing Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory regardless. J Baird, Belvedere, Kent

■ I am glad the BBC hasn’t dropped the two most iconic songs from the Last Night of The Proms. We can’t keep erasing our past in response to 21st-century values. Whether good or bad, history happened.

Diane Hughesdon, South London