Parkrun: The Only Essential Is Humility
Ralph Fyfe of Newton Abbot, Devon, responds to Alan Martin's article on parkrun participation. Fyfe, a parkrun enthusiast with 252 runs and 126 volunteering sessions at 88 venues, and a personal best of 20:05, emphasises that the only necessary attribute for taking part is humility. He notes that runners must accept being overtaken by someone pushing a buggy.
Emotional Support Vehicles and Carspreading
Martyn Wilson of Malvern Link, Worcestershire, comments on Christian Wolmar's piece about large cars and SUVs. Wilson suggests that many SUVs are bought and driven as ESVs (emotional support vehicles), contributing to the problem of 'carspreading'.
Reform UK's Nathan Gill: A Notable Omission
Allan Jones of Yardley Gobion, Northamptonshire, points out that John Crace's summary of Reform UK members omitted Nathan Gill, a former party member and ex-leader in Wales. Gill, once esteemed by Nigel Farage for his faith and family values, was sentenced to jail for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements in the European parliament, as reported on 26 September 2025.
Count Binface Rebrand Suggestion
Richard Ferraro of Ventnor, Isle of Wight, proposes that to counter Reform UK, Count Binface should rename his party 'Refuse', referencing an article from 11 July about Binface's rise.
Rubik's Cube Inventor Query
Steve Lupton of Prestwich, Greater Manchester, questions a birthday entry for Ernő Rubik, inventor of the cube, suggesting it might be Tate & Lyle instead. The letter appears in the print edition of 13 July.
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