Looking for signs of life in centre-right politics in Britain | Letters

The article discusses the state of centre-right politics in Britain, particularly within the Conservative party. The author, David Redshaw, suggests that the Conservative party began to implode long before the recent leadership turmoil under Boris Johnson and David Cameron. Redshaw argues that the one-nation Conservatives, represented by the Macmillan generation, were a unique group who had experienced the hardships of the world wars and the Great Depression, which opened their eyes and challenged their privileged upbringings. He suggests that Thatcherism effectively extinguished this more moderate, inclusive brand of Conservatism. The article also includes letters from other readers, who share their perspectives on the current state of the Conservative party and the broader political landscape in Britain. The overall tone of the piece is one of concern and uncertainty about the future direction of centre-right politics in the country.