Letter: Hollande hoo-ha

You seem a bit early in printing praise for François Hollande (Letters, 8 May) and his stated, but not implemented, intention to up France’s corporation tax to 35 per cent.

Perhaps two or so years after its implementation – if it ever happens – you might print an article about whether the UK’s lowering of this tax or France’s raising of it appears to be the better strategy.

Socialists being against austerity does not make UK policy to pay off our debt bad. We should await evidence.

Contrast Ed Miliband, who appears to have all the right answers in opposition, forgetful of how disastrously wrong he got it when in government. As he keeps telling us, “he just doesn’t get it”. Time will tell if Hollande gets it.

Ken Currie

Liberton Drive

Edinburgh