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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 HumphreyCambridge | 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 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 |
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