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On the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy ( 14 June), I read that a new front door for the House of Lords has cost £9.6m; the budget in 2013 for the Grenfell Tower refurbishment was £9.7m. Notwithstanding inflation in the interim, that sums up for me the state of governance in 21st-century Britain.Bill WolmuthWest Ealing, London On the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy ( 14 June), I read that a new front door for the House of Lords has cost £9.6m; the budget in 2013 for the Grenfell Tower refurbishment was £9.7m. Notwithstanding inflation in the interim, that sums up for me the state of governance in 21st-century Britain.
Gulls “are not naturally urban dwellers” writes Richard Ellis (Letters, 15 June), but neither are we. We’ve adapted to urban life, as have some gulls and other wild species. He complains of the mess created by gulls, but most of the mess in urban areas is generated by people.Roger DownieGlasgow
In reply to “I’m good” (Letters, 18 June), I tend to say: “I shall be the judge of that.” And when told to have a good day, I respond with a phrase coined by a German friend: “I’m sorry, I have other plans.”Deirdre Burrell Mortimer, Berkshire Bill Wolmuth
Asked “How are you?” on US TV, people always reply: “I’m good”. I long for someone to reply “I’m evil”.Henrietta CubittCambridge
A picture of a cute dog on your front cover (Print edition, 20 June) may be great for sales, but is infuriating for regular purchasers whose usual suppliers have sold out. I only managed to obtain a copy at my fourth attempt!Stephanie HarrisonBedford West Ealing, London
Gulls “are not naturally urban dwellers” writes Richard Ellis (Letters, 15 June), but neither are we. We’ve adapted to urban life, as have some gulls and other wild species. He complains of the mess created by gulls, but most of the mess in urban areas is generated by people.
Roger Downie
Glasgow
In reply to “I’m good” (Letters, 18 June), I tend to say: “I shall be the judge of that.” And when told to have a good day, I respond with a phrase coined by a German friend: “I’m sorry, I have other plans.”
Deirdre Burrell
Mortimer, Berkshire
Asked “How are you?” on US TV, people always reply: “I’m good”. I long for someone to reply “I’m evil”.
Henrietta Cubitt
Cambridge
A picture of a cute dog on your front cover (Print edition, 20 June) may be great for sales, but is infuriating for regular purchasers whose usual suppliers have sold out. I only managed to obtain a copy at my fourth attempt!
Stephanie Harrison
Bedford
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