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Congratulation’s Kate, it’s a Labour win Congratulations Kate, it’s a Labour win
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It’s been suggested that if the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth in the days leading up to the election, this will benefit the Tories. But psychological research on “unconscious priming” suggests a different outcome. When people hear that “the Duchess is in labour” this will nudge them, unconsciously, towards voting Labour. Nicholas HumphreyCambridgeIt’s been suggested that if the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth in the days leading up to the election, this will benefit the Tories. But psychological research on “unconscious priming” suggests a different outcome. When people hear that “the Duchess is in labour” this will nudge them, unconsciously, towards voting Labour. Nicholas HumphreyCambridge
• At least the current Labour leader is moving in the right direction (“Ed Miliband = Lib Dem And I”, Letters, 19 March), in comparison to a predecessor. Tony Blair MP = I’m Tory Plan B.Tom BrownHaddington, East Lothian• At least the current Labour leader is moving in the right direction (“Ed Miliband = Lib Dem And I”, Letters, 19 March), in comparison to a predecessor. Tony Blair MP = I’m Tory Plan B.Tom BrownHaddington, East Lothian
• While I would agree (Letters, 19 March) no self-respecting ale drinker would use a dimpled glass, I respectfully also suggest that nor would they use the meaningless, pretentious terms “craft” or “artisan” beer. Ted WatsonBrighton• While I would agree (Letters, 19 March) no self-respecting ale drinker would use a dimpled glass, I respectfully also suggest that nor would they use the meaningless, pretentious terms “craft” or “artisan” beer. Ted WatsonBrighton
• Though flattered when my consultant called me a young lady when I was 59 (Letters, 21 March), I was less happy recently when I stepped off the surgery scales and my young (male) GP said: “Good girl.” I’m 71 this year.Jen FittonNorth Connel By Oban, Argyll• Though flattered when my consultant called me a young lady when I was 59 (Letters, 21 March), I was less happy recently when I stepped off the surgery scales and my young (male) GP said: “Good girl.” I’m 71 this year.Jen FittonNorth Connel By Oban, Argyll
• Surely the Kentucky Fried Chicken should be a serious contender for national bird (Letters, 21 March). One cannot miss its gaudy red and white colours and it breeds rapidly in a motorway or urban environment.  Joe HaynesReading• Surely the Kentucky Fried Chicken should be a serious contender for national bird (Letters, 21 March). One cannot miss its gaudy red and white colours and it breeds rapidly in a motorway or urban environment.  Joe HaynesReading
• The way things are going, most likely to be a dead duck.Stan SmithNottingham• The way things are going, most likely to be a dead duck.Stan SmithNottingham