What are the best resolutions for Britain?

AFTER a year in which there has been so much disagreement, can we count our blessings and be grateful. We should say thank you to our families and all those, from farmers and factory workers to shop assistants and delivery drivers, who put food on our tables. Our appreciation goes to those who produce goods to export and help our economy survive. Thanks to everyone who has fought for free speech and for those who have listened and shown respect for others’ beliefs. If we go forward with an optimistic heart, we will have a Happy New Year.

T. WHICHELLO, Waterlooville, Hants.

WELL done, Kirstie Allsopp, for the good sense of your 2020 to-do list for Boris Johnson (Femail). Local shopping and cheaper property fees are great ideas. I’d add halting the robbing of dementia sufferers’ savings. Social care should be free to all.

VERONICA HALL, Potters Bar, Herts.

I SUGGEST we abolish diplomatic immunity so everyone is held accountable for a misdemeanor.

C. RICHARDSON, Thorpe Bay, Essex.

NEVER worry about things you have no direct way of influencing because you will be wasting time you will never have again.

BRIAN CHRISTLEY, Abergele, Conwy.

BUY British whenever you can, from apples, chicken and mustard to cars.

P. WEBBERLEY, Warton, Lancs.

WITH our imminent EU departure, we should correct some bad habits we’ve fallen into. Foreign politicians and dignitaries should be greeted with a handshake and smile. Kissing and embracing are for people we love. Remain seated while clapping. And railway companies should stop referring to passengers as customers.

CLIVE ASHWIN, Aylsham, Norfolk.

MY NEW Year’s resolution is to stop feeling guilty about driving my car, drinking alcohol, eating meat and being old.

RICHARD CHALMERS, Lechlade-on-Thames, Glos.