The Tories require a period out of power to decide what kind of party they are

SIR – I do not often disagree with David Frost, but I must take issue with the premise of his article, “A Labour win will be a disaster. Too many Tories don’t care” (Comment, December 8).

It is not that Tories do not care; it is that too many in the Conservative parliamentary party are not true Conservatives.

The parliamentary party is completely disconnected from ordinary party members and those who would normally vote Tory. I agree that a Labour win will be a disaster – but so would another term in power for the current Conservative Government.

At least if we remove this Government, the party will have a chance to start again. It would be forced to reconnect with the electorate and might be worth voting for in subsequent elections. Phil Coutie Exeter, Devon

SIR – I am not opposed to Robert Jenrick’s position on immigration (report, December 7), but how can any minister resign at such a desperate time for the Government, and with an election coming?

He may be a good politician but he certainly lacks common sense, as do any other Tory ministers or MPs who are considering a rebellion against the Prime Minister.

All Labour has to do now is keep quiet and watch the Tories selfdestruct. Alan Belk Leatherhead, Surrey

SIR – It is time to stop wasting taxpayers’ money on the Rwanda scheme (“UK hands Rwanda extra £100m this year on top of £140m”, report, December 8).

The Prime Minister and his Cabinet are taking the public for fools. There must be better solutions. Increasing the Border Force budget would surely help. Nick Smith Penarth, Glamorgan