Ask young Reform voters their views | Brief letters

"The Guardian may get a better idea of why some young people support Reform UK by asking actual Reform voters who work in shops, offices and factories in red wall towns and cities such as Mansfield, Grimsby and Derby what they think, rather than three students, an environmental activist and a youth equality organiser (How should we tackle Reform and the rise of the far right? Our gen Z panel has some ideas, 13 November). Nigel Scollin Breaston, Derbyshire"

"Back in 1984, my driving test examiner in Lampeter, Wales, was called Mr A Lane (You get more attention than you would choose': how an unusual name can shape your life for better or worse, 13 November). I passed the test first time and never drove again. Do I get brownie points for using the buses all these years? Nicholas Q Gough Swindon, Wiltshire"

A correspondent argues that understanding Reform UK support requires talking to actual voters in red wall towns and cities rather than to students and activists. Another recounts that in 1984 a driving test examiner named Mr A Lane administered a test in Lampeter, Wales; the writer passed first time but never drove again and asks about 'brownie points' for using buses. A letter asks whether Great Western Railway should prioritise improving journey speed and efficiency over internet convenience. One correspondent asks why Mohammed bin Salman was not wearing a suit. A note suggests almond slivers as ears for a blancmange rabbit. A final correspondent asks why narcissism did not mention the writer.

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