In fact, the deference for Tory governments is stimulated by a myopic media that refuses to study the relevant evidence. May escaped censure in the media for what were outrageous promises, and so does the serial liar now in Downing Street. Bernie EvansLiverpool• Andy Beckett’s conclusion that the Tories are kept in power by our deference is misplaced. The Conservatives under Boris Johnson got barely any more votes than under Theresa May in 2017, just a 1% increase. Click here to upload it and we’ll publish the best submissions in the letters spread of our print edition

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2019 17:15 UTC