Tate and National galleries should share more artworks

“The Tate has, over the years, passed a tiny group of paintings to the National (pictured) when their world greatness became apparent.” Photograph: John Stillwell/PA

The Tate has, over the years, passed a tiny group of paintings to the National when their world greatness became apparent (National Gallery accused of risking ‘bad blood’ with Tate over 20th-century art, 10 September). This was stopped in 2000, without any public discussion (despite my attempts to generate one). It should now be revived as it saves public money, avoids duplication, honours the Tate by recognising its acumen and leaves it free to find the great, lasting paintings of today.
Julian Spalding
Former director, Sheffield, Manchester and Glasgow art galleries

• I suggest that Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party (Editorial, 8 September) is called Real Labour. This name neatly sums up what I think they stand for, and will resonate with supporters. Then, as Starmer, Reeves and their party fade away, the party can gradually drop the “Real”.
David Reynolds
Diss, Norfolk