Straight to the POINT

WHY didn’t the big-name actresses now speaking out against disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein pipe up earlier? Were they worried they would miss out on a big film role? DAVID SMITH, Welton, Lincs.

THERE is so much talent in the England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland football teams that, united, we might stand a chance of winning the World Cup. Mrs M. J. BOUTELL, St Leonards-on-Sea, E. Sussex.

IVANA TRUMP says that she, not Melania, is the real U.S. First Lady. Wrong: it’s her daughter Ivanka. DIANE SILVA, Lytham St Annes, Lancs.

AS AN honorary Tyke who has often visited God’s Own Country, will I need to take my passport if it gains independence? NEVILLE WITHERS, London W3.

HOME rule for Yorkshire? Everyone knows the best thing to ‘coom outa’ Yorkshire is the road to Lancashire. R. TROUGHTON, Bristol.

IF THE posties go on strike in the run-up to Christmas, we’ll be forced to send e-cards and that will be the death knell for their jobs. MIKE CATTERALL, Accrington, Lancs.

EMPATHISING with Theresa May, Gloria Hunniford describes having a throat problem during a two-hour broadcast. She should try enduring it for an eight-hour working day. E. MacFADYEN, Loughborough, Leics.

WILL F1 motor racing be even more boring when the cars are battery driven?

RAY FELLOWS, Cowes, Isle of Wight.