You say Jeremy Corbyn was ignored, then ridiculed and reviled (A future for the many, G2, 31 May). As the Tory lead is cut to three points in one poll, because of their incompetence and hubris, it recalls a quote often (mis)attributed to Gandhi: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win”.

Stan Brennan

London

• “Ridiculed and reviled” also sums up the way Corbyn supporters have been treated by columnists in this newspaper.

Linda Marshall

London

• We’re still waiting to see who the Guardian will back in this year’s election. In 2005 you told us to hold our noses and back Blair to get Brown. In 2010 you told us to vote Lib Dem. In 2015 it was choose Labour. Whose political career will you destroy this time by asking us to vote for them?

Jurgen Tittmar

Glasgow

• My anger and disgust over Theresa May’s desperate vulgarity (May intensifies personal attack as polls narrow, 31 May), in contrast to the civility of Jeremy Corbyn, was relieved thanks to Steve Bell’s cartoon on Wednesday. You’ve got to laugh.

Muriel Benson

Bebington, Wirral

• I was intrigued by the penile portraiture in Weekend magazine (27 May). I note that 75% of the members deviated in varying degree to right or left of centre. Could this be a reflection of the owners’ voting intentions in the coming election – a kind of swingometer, perhaps?

David Girling

Newcastle upon Tyne

• How about Mary Berry for PM (Letters, 1 June)? She has practical skills and would charm the whole electorate.

Ann Lynch

Skipton, North Yorkshire

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