Empty promises

I AGREE with Chloe Brewster, 18, that the political system should be taught in schools (Letters).

If it was on the curriculum, Chloe would have learnt that, in 2010, when she was aged 11, then Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg toured the country promising not to increase tuition fees — but when in coalition with David Cameron, he promptly abandoned the pledge.

The truth is that when a party is in opposition, it can promise absolutely anything to get elected. Sadly, these promises are unobtainable, because there is never enough money.

G. WATKINS, Chipping Norton, Oxon.

WELL said, Chloe Brewster, regarding young voters!

As one of the very first 18-year-old voters in early 1970, I have changed my political allegiances as I have grown older but have always respected every person’s right to an opinion, something our modern-day politicians seem to think they can ignore. Let democracy, not Twitter, rule.

PAM GILCHRIST, Glasgow.

NO wonder young voters such as Chloe Brewster fell for Jeremy Corbyn’s pitch.

It was a naked spend, spend, spend pledge to the youth vote and to those whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer.

One problem: The money to pay for it all simply isn’t there.

F. RAE, Glasgow.