The Social Democrats

Sir, – So the new Social Democrats would abolish water charges. This is surely a case of “there go the people, we must follow them”. Advocating populist policies does not give hope for a new politics. – Yours, etc,

MARGARET LEE,

Newport,

Co Tipperary.

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A chara, – So the latest party is in favour of a better and fairer country, as well as openness, equality and progress. Who isn’t? They forgot motherhood, apple pie and a chicken in every pot. – Is mise,

LOMAN Ó LOINGSIGH,

Dublin 24.