Winners and EU losers

ON the one side we have Theresa May and a broad swathe of moderate and democratic opinion from across the political spectrum.

On the other we have Boris and Jacob and the Mad Brexiteers, as well as a reluctant Jeremy Corbyn and Momentum. And then there’s ever-opportunistic Nicola Sturgeon and her ever-obedient SNP and now, a late addition, Donald Trump.

I do not know who will win in the end. But I do know, if there’s any justice in the world, who should win. ALEXANDER MCKAY,

Edinburgh. THE National Farmers’ Union in Scotland has given Theresa May’s Brexit deal its backing, saying that it will allow continued strong trade in agricultural goods and in Scotland’s food and drink industry.

In addition to the backing of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and the business community for the Prime Minister’s deal, it means that three of the largest business contributors to, and drivers of, Scotland’s economy are in support of the plan.

Nicola Sturgeon’s outright opposition to the Prime Minister’s deal therefore shows scant regard and understanding of what is crucial to ensure a sound economy and the future prosperity of Scotland. TIM JACKSON, Gullane,

East Lothian. VOTING Yes in 2014 was also a vote to leave Europe and the SNP was happy with that. Now suddenly the Nationalists are claiming voting Remain in 2016 was somehow a vote for Scottish independence.

T. CLOY, Glasgow. NOT one original idea was put forward during the Commons debate on Brexit. One group wants Canada or Canada-plus, another emulates Norway, while Jeremy Corbyn is convinced we should become Europe’s Venezuela. We are treating Brexit like the hokey-cokey. BRIAN CHRISTLEY,

Abergele, Conwy.