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Women’s football | British values | Ill-gotten gains | Swift action | Pet theoriesAs a white man I almost got myself in trouble at work one day (White men are apparently terrified of doing the wrong thing at work. I have some advice, 26 May). “I must admit I have zero interest in women’s football,” I said after a young woman had raised the subject. Everyone looked at me for a second or two before I added: “But in my defence, I feel the same way about the men’s.” Everyone laughed and I didn’t get fired.Chris TelfordLancaster• Schools have a duty to “actively promote” the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect and tolerance of those of different faiths. It seems the UK government feels no compulsion to do so (Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states. 29 May)Mona SoodSouthend-on-Sea Continue reading...

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