Martin from London argues that the Tories left the country in a worse state than they found it after 14 years in power, and that around 60 per cent of the UK now realises Brexit was a bad mistake. He dismisses Alex's suggestion that people blame the Tories, Brexit, Nigel Farage and Donald Trump for everything, saying the criticism is warranted.
Royal Navy needs both ships and drones
John Barstow warns against treating the Royal Navy's new drone capabilities and ships as an either/or choice, stressing that both are vital for safeguarding maritime routes, Atlantic cables, and expeditionary reach. He cites the 1982 Falklands recovery and the 2000 Sierra Leone deployment as examples of why a cross-spectrum of capabilities is essential.
Fairness: equal opportunity vs equal outcomes
Tom from North London distinguishes left-wing politics from fairness, arguing that true fairness means equal opportunity for all to succeed based on hard work, while the modern Left demands equal outcomes, which leads to state control, heavy taxes, and policing how people think.
Brexit delivery score: one out of ten
Rob Edwards from Wirral asks what score politicians deserve for delivering the Brexit that was promised and voted for, suggesting one out of ten, following Steve Charnock's assessment of Brexit's impact on the economy, farming, and trade.
Soldiers should not have immunity from prosecution
MD from Hertfordshire responds to a reader who called Keir Starmer the worst PM ever for prosecuting British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland. MD argues that if sufficient evidence of abuse comes to light, soldiers should not have immunity from prosecution.
Were critics of Starmer in a coma during Tory rule?
George Morris from London notes that while Linda Lee says those who think Starmer is the worst PM must have been in a coma through 14 years of Tory rule, polls consistently show millions agree with Steve's view.
Starmer was a socialist lawyer, says reader
Ros Kane recalls that in 1990, Keir Starmer, then secretary of the Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers, gave free legal advice to activists who stood trial for distributing leaflets condemning McDonald's. She suggests he might do the same for other radical activists now.
Centenarian smoker contributed nearly £1m to tobacco industry
Nicholas Taylor from Hove calculates that Margaret Ham, who reached 100 despite smoking 40 a day for 80 years, has contributed nearly £1 million at today's prices to an industry reliant on chemical addiction.
Metro columnist 'not to be trusted' over music dislike?
Arthur from Bath quotes Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice, saying a man who has no music in himself is fit for treasons and should not be trusted, in response to Metro columnist Tom Percival saying he doesn't like music.
Dislike of sport compared to dislike of music
Mick from London says he gets no pleasure from sport, comparing it to Tom's dislike of music. He would like England to win the World Cup, Eurovision, and the world tiddlywinks championship, but wouldn't stay up to watch or cry if they finish last.
World Cup spoiled by pitchside screens
Mark Henfield from Bath says he has given up on the football World Cup because super-bright pitchside screens flashing ads of aircraft taking off make it impossible to follow the action. He plans to boycott the companies involved.
Ben Stokes made right decision to retire
Roger from Wolverhampton says England captain Ben Stokes retiring from international cricket is the right decision, as off-field antics like a recent curfew-busting incident in a London nightclub became more newsworthy than on-pitch performance.
Long may Metro continue
Teresa from Leeds, an 85-year-old with no TV and limited funds, says she is delighted to find Metro on the bus, keeping her up to date with news, interesting articles, and puzzles for free. She hopes Metro continues for a long time.
