If only Boris would follow Melvyn Caplan’s example | Brief letters

Marble Arch Mound | Appleby horse fair | Windy relationships | Swearing | Ken LoachMelvyn Caplan should be congratulated for resigning as a councillor, having recognised that the buck stopped with him (Marble Arch Mound: deputy council leader resigns over £6m cost, 13 August). Perhaps Boris Johnson will take note and require cabinet members to act honourably in the future – but we probably shouldn’t hold our breath.Les Bright Exeter, Devon• I am concerned that the annual p