THE IRISH QUESTION

# The Brexit talks are complex and most of the arguments go over my head, but it would seem the ideal time, while dealing with the problem of the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic, to hold a vote on the question of a united Ireland.

A referendum could potentially solve the border problem. Ireland is in the EU and many in the North voted to remain. David Honeybell Heckmondwike West Yorks #

I think Brian Ross of Portsmouth needs to read The Highway Code (Madeuthink, August 16). It states drivers must give way to pedestrians when turning left at road junctions. I write as an ex-HGV driver of 40 years driving 44-tonne vehicles. I found people were always grateful for this gesture. Steve Kelly, Manchester

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In light of the cancellation of the project to build a Garden Bridge over the Thames at a potential cost over £200million, I’m left wondering what on earth the £37m development costs were spent on? It’s all flushed down the Thames now. Allan Williams East London #

It made me laugh to read Kate Garraway writing that George Clooney was “pitching in” with the kids as a dad (Mirror, Aug 16). I’m not so sure – I wonder how many childminders the Clooneys have? Bob Boardman Salford, Gtr Manchester