UK still fractured by Brexit division
THE result of the 2016 EU referendum was unfortunately a highly divisive one because it was so close, with less than a 4% difference between the Leavers and Remainers. And, of course, many people didn’t vote at all.
This is a highly unsatisfactory situation for such a serious decision affecting the future of the UK. It is grossly unfair to all sides.
Great emphasis has been placed on the “will of the people” and “democracy”, ignoring the fact that the referendum was rushed, that there was inadequate information available to the public upon which to make an informed decision and, indeed, grossly misleading statements and arguments were presented which played on people’s emotions and fears.
There has to be a case for a second opportunity for our people to make what will be the final decision on this issue. It could heal divisions, whichever way it goes. John Coles, Southport, Merseyside
Why is it that politicians of all parties want to stay in the customs union and the single market which will, in effect, keep us in the European Union in all but name? This is the exact opposite of what was voted for by the majority of the electorate. It seems to me as though politicians are deciding to do what they want, instead of honouring the result of the referendum. H J Powers Worksop, Notts
Has it crossed the mind of Liam Fox and his Brexiteer Cabinet colleagues that MPs and peers are thinking about the public and the nation’s wellbeing when they debate matters to do with leaving the EU?
These Brexiteers don’t like being criticised or their stand being questioned. Tough luck, they should be serving the country, but prefer to denigrate anybody who has the nerve to disagree with them.
Listening to the nonsense coming from Mrs May about leaving the EU, it’s obvious she hasn’t a clue. Nor has her Cabinet. David Wathen Leicester
We have seen the outdated and undemocratic House of Lords frustrate legislation in the past under both Labour and Tory governments. However, they have excelled themselves lately in frustrating the Brexit process and overriding the will of the people.
Their actions will, I hope, see the demise of this House. Those in it think they know better than the people of this country and their elected representatives. Ian Bentley, Pudsey, West Yorks
Is the Government negotiating Brexit with the best interests of the British public in mind and trying to get the best terms and conditions for us all? Or is it trying to get the Tories out of the hole created by the Brexiteers while, at the same time, massaging their egos and preventing internal Tory Party warfare?
Politics and politicians are at their lowest ebb ever. Noel Beresford, Bolsover, Derbys
If an MP has a constituency where the majority of voters voted leave, they should back Brexit legislation. The ones in this situation who are opposing the Brexit process should have their names published. Then voters could make their disgust known at the next election. Tony Message Northwood North West London