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Coco Khan’s article (Opinion October 22) reminded me of a visit to my GP 30 years ago, after the birth of my son. While waiting to get in, I had browsed the usual array of magazines featuring celebrities, several of whom had recently given birth and had seemingly gotten back into shape overnight. When I saw the doctor, a wonderful man, about to retire, and asked him how this was possible, his response was very simple: “Corsetry, my dear. »
Sarah Postins
Catworth, Cambridgeshire

• I have a question for Rachel Reeves in response to her column (October 28). Can she tell us at what income threshold we move from the category of “active” to the category of “broader shoulders”? This way, everyone will know clearly what awaits them in the November budget.
Chris Hudson
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

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