17 DECEMBER 2005, page 32

Apathy Rules

From the Rt Hon. Lord Tebbit Sir: Peter Oborne’s article ‘The Triumph of Tradition’ (10 December) is badly mistaken in its electoral analysis. New Labour has never had and......

Schools For Scandal

From Anne Everest-Phillips Sir: I was most interested to read Andy McSmith’s rather naive column, in which he asked ‘Why do my Labour friends send their children to private......

Hat Tricks

From David Gelber Sir: While the classic trilby may certainly serve as a symbol of respect, it can also act as a powerful article of insult (‘Use your head’, 10 December). To......

When A Judge Prejudges

From John Laughland Sir: Geoffrey Robertson pontificates on how only an international court can give Saddam Hussein a fair trial (‘Saddam must get real justice’, 3 December),......

Lay Off The Woodcock

From Peter O. Behan Sir: Charles Moore may be a keen fowler, but he is no romantic to boast of shooting woodcock (The Spectator’s Notes, 10 December). These birds are said to......