The hypocrisy of Nick Clegg’s Facebook move

SIR – Sir Nick Clegg has clearly learnt nothing from the tuition fees episode. Shamelessly, he has now opted to take the Facebook shilling (report, October 20).

And politicians wonder why we have so little confidence in them. Richard Allen

Hampton Hill, Middlesex

SIR – Some people seem surprised that Sir Nick has taken up employment with Facebook, a company he previously criticised. Is it not the role of current politicians to have malleable moral viewpoints? Nigel Strawbridge

Newquay, Cornwall

SIR – It takes the £1 million-plus salary being paid by Facebook to persuade Sir Nick that he no longer has influence in the political debate.

What price Tony Blair? Jack Rees

Tadley, Hampshire