Banker promise doesn’t add up

■ LABOUR aren’t even in power yet, although it seems highly likely they soon will be. But Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already made some cardinal errors of judgment, announcing a Labour government would not reinstate the cap on bankers’ bonuses.

She has also ruled out a wealth tax on the plethora of resident millionaires, multi-millionaires and billionaires in this county. This is frankly ludicrous. The vast income generated from doing so would radically enhance Labour’s ability to rectify some of the damage done to our public services. This in turn would improve the everyday lives of British citizens who have suffered so badly under the Tories for the past 14 years.

Linda Evans, North West London

■ When Labour supporters go knocking on doors, I wonder how many report back that people are crying out for there to be no cap on bankers’ bonuses? Not many. This is an outrageous decision by the Shadow Chancellor.

It fuels the belief of the many who say they don’t know what Labour stands for, as it comes just a few months after the party criticised the Tories for removing the cap and being out of step with the public. For me this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and I may well resign my membership.

I would much rather be a member of a party that looks after care workers better than bankers.

Barry Norman, Leeds

■ Sir Keir Starmer is accused of not being specific in what he stands for or what Labour will commit to in the election. Who can blame him for being evasive?

The reality is that the Conservatives and their media backers would like nothing more than him to nail down policies so they can discredit them.

Hopefully, Keir does have a full set of innovative and progressive policies and a clear set of values and is keeping them close to his chest. As the saying goes, it’s difficult to hit a moving target.

Dr Ray Carter, Sidcup, Kent

■ What a hypocrite Rachel Reeves is to say Labour won’t reintroduce the cap on bankers’ bonuses. Perhaps Labour will come up with a manifesto before too long but I won’t hold my breath.

Keir Starmer isn’t helping himself. People want firm promises that they know will change their lives for the better.

Ian Fleck, Par, Cornwall

■ Labour is increasingly looking like a government-in-waiting and to that end you can’t blame them for wanting to keep the business sector on side.

They are going to need all the investment they can if they are to make any progress at all undoing the damage the Tories have done to this country.

Brian Hamilton, Manchester

■ Disappointing to say the least that Rachel Reeves said she won’t reinstate the cap on bankers’ excessive bonuses.

Labour is supposed to be a progressive party that stands up for the interests of ordinary working people. I believe this is a big mistake and one they may regret. James Hills, Sheffield

■ Reading that Rachel Reeves and Labour are getting cosy with business leaders and will not reinstate the cap on bankers’ bonuses can mean only one thing. Labour have sold their souls to big money. Shame on them!

G Crawford, Gillingham, Kent