8 MARCH 2008, Page 26

Briefs encounter

Sir: Tamzin Lightwater writes (1 March) about David Cameron’s Vilebrequin swimwear. As any keen follower of political fashion knows, whereas Tony Blair wears Vilebrequins costing £80 a pair, Dave wears lookalikes manufactured by Boden. It would be possible to suggest metaphorical significance in this or, perhaps, to draw a conclusion about his pecuniary sense, depending on one’s own sympathies.

Oliver Marre The Observer, London EC1