Be brave over Brexit

SO THE Brexit talks have finally begun. With little hope in my heart I wonder whether it will be possible for the negotiators on both sides to behave like adults and put aside point scoring, snide remarks, threats and image boosting boasts and come to the table with one agenda — the best possible deal for the people. JEANETTE DILLY, Truro, Cornwall.

UNLESS our negotiators for Brexit have a bottom line that is unacceptable to Europe — the so-called Hard Brexit — they will have no power in the discussions.

Anyone who has negotiated in business knows you ask for more than you want, your opponents do the same and with luck you meet in the middle. David Cameron didn’t understand that and as a result got close to nothing from Europe. JAY D’ARCY, Southampton, Hants.

FAR from weakening Theresa May’s negotiating hand in the Brexit negotiations, the General Election has greatly strengthened it as there were 27.5 million votes for parties committed to leaving the EU. JOHN COONEY, Wakefield, W. Yorks.

WHY should Leavers get upset about an EU divorce settlement?

After 40 years of marriage, assets in a divorce will be split 50/50. Germany alone has more assets than the rest of the EU, let alone Britain, so how much are they going to pay us in the divorce settlement? ROBERT WRIGHT, St Neots, Cambs.