Trusty counsellors

SIR – If Gavin Williamson, the Defence Secretary, is correct in alleging that Jeremy Corbyn and his inner circle cannot be trusted because of their connections with the Soviet bloc during the Cold War, why are he, Diane Abbott and John Mcdonnell members of the Privy Council? Derek Long

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

SIR – On his East German motorcycle holiday (Letters, February 19), what was Mr Corbyn riding? Was it a British BSA, Triumph or Norton? Or was he mounted on an MZ, produced by the state-owned manufacturer? Anthony Peter Bolton

Church Stretton, Shropshire