Letters to the editor

Do not return Britain to unrest of 1970s

Sir, - Our world is constantly filled with tragedy and horror, none more so than the devastation caused by the fire at Grenfell Tower in London.

But why on earth would anyone want to use this catastrophe and tremendous loss of life as political propaganda?

I refer, of course, to the leaders of the opposition party who wish to blame the Prime Minister, plunder empty houses and create havoc in the streets, demanding the Government’s downfall.

In addition, they openly encourage wildcat strikes which would disrupt energy, transport, health and public services in order to bring down the legitimate government.

It is of little consequence how one feels about conservatism but we as a nation must support democracy.

The proposals from the defeated opposition sound more akin to those of Mr Mugabe of Zimbabwe as we don’t know if the plunder of empty houses will apply nationwide in cases of emergency or we might all be able to park caravans in the glens.

There are those of my own generation who will remember the last time trade unions organised strike action to bring down the Government and the dire consequences: a three-day week and devastation to the economy.

I am sure that nobody wishes to repeat the experience.

The Conservatives won a fair and democratic election and to submit to the demands of a defeated socialist party and their financial supporters would be surrendering to mob rule. Alan Bell. Roods, Kirriemuir.

Picture: Press Association. Police restrain pickets at the Grunwick factory in London in June 1977.