Tragedy made me cry with grief and fury

I read every word of your story about Adrienne McCartney (The Sunday Post, last week) but it took me several attempts because I kept getting so angry I had to put the paper down. I wasn’t angry when I was finished though, I was in tears.

What an absolute tragedy, three children left without a mother because of domestic abuse and the failure of every single authority meant to help her.

How many women have to die before things change? And the only thing that needs to change is the attitude of men – and some women – in these organisations who are still, despite all the needless deaths, blaming victims instead of their abusers. In fact, all men should be taking a look at themselves. Sheila Reid, Glasgow

Not now, but soon?

I was glad the Supreme Court decision meant we won’t be having another referendum next year.

We’ve got enough on our plate but, having said that, I don’t think there would be a better time for unionists to call a vote. If the economic uncertainty put people off independence last time, it will be putting even more people off at the moment.

We are going to have to vote at some stage because, until we do, the country will stay stuck in the mud. Waiting puts off the vote but, I think, it increases the risk of independence.

Gil Munro, by email

Baby steps

I loved your interview with the ballet dancer returning to the stage after having a baby ( The Sunday Post, last week) and the pictures of her rehearsing with her little daughter. What a lovely story. Michelle Seaton, Edinburgh

Not just Qatar

I have a lot of sympathy for people who say the criticism of Qatar is less about human rights and more about racism and double standards.

The BBC made a big deal about highlighting the issues before the first game but then I heard Gary Lineker admit they should have done the same when Russia got the World Cup. Of course they should have but they didn’t and that’s why it’s called hypocrisy.

Paul Seales, Leeds

Out? Shouldn’t be in

I totally agree with the reader who wrote that Matt Hancock should never have been allowed to take part in I’m A Celebrity (Letters, last week). He was in charge of health during the pandemic and should be explaining to the public inquiry his decisions, not a bunch of B-listers around the campfire. Allyson Weir, by email

The heat is on. Now

I don’t know whether I’m coming or going with this weather. I put off turning the heating on for ages, now it feels like it’s never off. I’m dreading the bills. F Frame, by email

I spy a scandal

I am aghast at reading the Scone Spy ordered a full English whilst in Cumbernauld (P.S., last week). I once made this error when visiting Aberfeldy, I was nearly wearing the pot of tea I had previously ordered. Dave Appleby, Newcastle