I would like to challenge Laura Barton’s assertion that the death of RP is a good thing (G2, 23 May). The stress of trying, and largely failing, to understand someone with a pronounced foreign or regional accent is overwhelming. Surely the purpose of RP is clarity for as many listeners as possible? Jennifer MackenzieLondon• So the government finally comes up with £400m to replace combustible cladding and it comes from the affordable housing budget (Report, 16 May), pitting tenants in death traps against people who are homeless or impoverished through lack of affordable housing. Geraldine BlakeWorthing, West Sussex• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian May 27, 2018 15:33 UTC