'We must come together and confront our overindulgence' - Your Letters: February 22

CONFRONT OUR OVERINDULGENCE

Britain demonstrated remarkable self-sacrifice during the Second World War, crucial to our victory. Today, we face significant challenges that require similar collective action.

We are currently burdened by debt and misguided beliefs about inherent wealth. True prosperity is built through united efforts, not an entitlement mentality that prioritises individual gain and fosters decline.

To address our situation, we must come together and confront our overindulgence. Economic recession is a necessary correction for our past mistakes. Continuing to borrow will only worsen our debt and obscure our real problems. If we ignore the struggles faced by our people, we risk the rise of autocratic leaders, reminiscent of the neglect that led us to 1939. Britain must prioritise the national interest above divisive ideologies and restore the welfare state's original purpose: to support those in genuine need.

These necessary changes challenge the complacent belief in endless prosperity. We must acknowledge resource scarcity and shift our focus to productivity and efficiency, especially with emerging nations like China and India rising. We should return to the philanthropy that characterised Victorian Britain. A strong sense of community and shared purpose can only emerge through cooperative efforts toward common goals.