There’s no conspiracy, the future will be tough

MR Corcoran (Feedback, 8 March) must not succumb to conspiracy theories.

The Italian election results were as well covered as any other foreign elections have been and what became apparent was that all three successful parties did so on the back of anti-immigrant policies, riding on and fuelling the prejudices of the electorate.

And many of these politicians are disreputable by any standards.

Interestingly, Italy has probably been one of the countries to benefit significantly from EU membership and in fact polling has shown over 62% favoured retaining the Euro!

EU membership may well be a done deal but no serious commentator believes we will be any better-off after Brexit.

No amount of flag waving will serve to replace the network of customer contacts in Europe patiently built up by British companies seeking an export market.

Jobs - like that in Vauxhalls at Ellesmere Port - will be at risk.

Next week it could be closer to home. Trade deals with countries across the world - many much less prosperous than the EU - will not automatically mean their citizens will want or be able to afford British goods.

Many will already have suppliers from elsewhere.

No, a tough future lies ahead. Bradley Wiggins?

Jaguar Land Rover and Cadbury have been forced to stop production because of burst water pipes.

For the cost of a new Range Rover you can buy a two bedroom terrace in many parts of the north west and the north east.

By cycling to work, homes and heating become affordable.

Theresa May has warned developers that they could be punished if they don’t build homes fast enough.

To make cycling safe, she should also warn drivers that they will be punished if they drive too fast; jump red lights, and stop/park in cycle lanes, and advanced cycling boxes.

Chocolate can fuel a cyclist. Cyclists from age 18 to 65 that are fit, wear Lycra, and have a decent (£1,000), racing bike, can ride at 30mph.

Drivers who inject fossil fuel to exceed speed limits, are both cheating in the human race, and unlawfully contributing to climate change.

By reducing car use: congestion and obesity is reduced; billions of pounds will be saved, and can be invested in flood defences and the NHS.

Also, safer roads means fewer ‘customers’ for A&E.

And, if the PM wants to ‘push the boat out,’ she could change the law, (like they have in Paris; after a 12-month trial proved it’s safe), to allow cyclists to turn left at red lights.