The PM’s type of politics is dangerous

From: Ian Richardson, Railway Street, Beverley.

NO further evidence was really needed that we have a prime minister who is often, at best, economical with the truth (The Yorkshire Post, July 31).

The Office of Statistical Regulation’s recent report over the rising level of child poverty – a national disgrace – again reveal systematic abuses of reality by Boris Johnson who, of course, bogusly claims the exact opposite.

He is a walking definition of the word dissembler. His type of politics, which bends truth to what is in his personal or party political interests, is a dangerous threat to our democracy.

This goes way beyond left or right, Tory or Labour. It has reared its ugly head to pervert our responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and to the EU. These mistakes will likely define this entire era.

We have allowed ourselves to be steered into perilous waters and must soon change direction, or flounder.

From: Coun Dale Smith (Con), Wharfedale Ward, Bradford Council.

LOCKDOWN has been a mixture of opportunities taken as well as those missed. Covid-19 hit us all smack between the eyes – by surprise and unprepared.

It has brought home to us in spades how reliant we are upon others – from carers, shoppers, neighbours, friends and families, to say nothing about local shops, the phone, broadband, Zoom, the postman and the newspaper boy!

Leaving aside for now the reaction of government, councils etc, I want to reflect upon lessons we should learn (Sir Ed Davey,

The Yorkshire Post, July 30). People need people. We need to interact to give and get support. We need to respect people with their complex and amazing differences, diversity and skills. Look deep into their hearts before judging.

We must not forget this utter dependence upon others and continue to strive for a fairer society, always levelling up rather than down yet promoting opportunities and individual responsibility. Stay safe.