Disbelief at rise in threats

From: Brian H Sheridan, Lodge Moor, Sheffield.

I READ with disbelief the social media post which appeared to condone threats to MPs who are deemed not to be carrying out “the will of the people in their respective constituencies” (The Yorkshire Post, March 6).

One respected MP has already lost her life and several others have admitted to living in fear in the increasingly scary political climate.

Like everyone else, MPs are flawed but someone has to do the job. It is unreasonable to expect conscience not to create anomalies in a politician’s broad agenda: there will always be issues which cross party lines.

In any event the constituents who voted them in can vote them out. If we are not careful, we shall bring about a reign of terror which will only deter good, able people from entering politics.

From: Roger Crossley, Fall View, Silkstone, Barnsley.

WITH regard to the speech by John Bercow on threats to MPs (The Yorkshire Post, March 6), I have to say that, whilst I wholeheartedly agree with his sentiments on this issue, I question his use of certain expressions, especially from a man in his position.

Most notably the use of the word ‘period’, which is obviously poached from the USA. What on earth is the Speaker doing using that expression and what does it tell us about him, and the egocharged environment that he operates in?