The word ‘scandal’ does not begin to cover this

THE Brexit calamity continues apace. Of particular concern is the recent news that to win the referendum in 2016 both the High Court and the Electoral Commission have now held that Vote Leave broke the law. Therefore Conservative MPs have a question that needs answering which is “Do they think that it was acceptable for the Leave campaign to break the law in order to win the referendum?”

If they do support acting illegally then this is a major crisis because for our MPs, our lawmakers, to support law breaking undermines our whole Parliamentary system.

If they don’t think law breaking is acceptable then justice must be done. A financial fine is totally inadequate because the scale of this appalling Brexit mess is already huge, causing misery to people and their families through job losses, loss of tax revenues to fund essential services such as healthcare, education, social care, etc. all resulting in considerable social pain. Clearly custodial sentences for the perpetrators are necessary but ultimately there are only two real options for justice, either declare the result of the referendum void or put the vote on the final deal back to the people.

What’s also of particular concern is that the police have so far not taken any action against Vote Leave for acting illegally so appear to be protecting the Vote Leave lawbreakers and I agree with Jo Maugham QC who said, “Breathtaking. If the Police are delaying an investigation into a likely crime because of political interference then ‘scandal’ does not begin to cover it.”

Chris Lewis Cathays, Cardiff I’m appalled and disgusted

I am appalled and disgusted at David Davies MP for Monmouth’s comments in the Western Mail reference the possible Euro referendum. He accuses anti Brexiteers of labelling leavers as being “working class, racist, stupid and looking down their noses at those they consider their social inferiors”

How dare he label me in that way when it is quite clear that those looking down their noses are the Boris Johnsons, Rees Moggs and Farages who totally led the electorate astray with their promises of what riches “leaving” would provide. People from all walks of life, political pursuasion and ages were on that march and his comment on them all was both patronising and deeply offensive.

Now that we have a clearer picture of what “leaving” really means a second referendum has to be the way forward.

David Davies

Penylan, Cardiff What? This gang really works hard?

THE letter you printed in South Wales Echo on October 19, from James Barry, entitled “Our costly royals”, I found hilarious, and so, so true.

What also makes me laugh and also a little hot under the collar is when a news report, is broadcast in the media, that so and so of the royal gang really works hard. What?!

By swanning about in a limo to attend a lavish function, where the food served in one sitting, would probably feed an underprivileged village for a whole year.

As for the worked really hard bit, I bet it does not compare with the real hard work carried out by nurses, doctors, firefighters and police in our country. Please!

As a good Aussie might put it, cut the bull cobber.

Well written James Barry, brilliant letter.

Lyndon G Morgan

Gelli We could allow the right to choose

FOR all the pretence about 95% being agreed, there is no way Teresa May can get a majority, tied as she is to the DUP.

They refuse to countenance people and customs checks at N. Ireland’s sea-ports and airports, yet that is the solution most people could live with.

A people’s vote is surely the way through the 5% impasse: let’s allow N. Ireland people to choose between checks at the invisible border with the Republic and checks at the ports. We non-Irish could vote on a variation of the question - to allow them the right to choose.

Do they think that it was acceptable for the Leave campaign to break the law in order to win the referendum? Chris Lewis

Max Wallis

Penarth These talks could go on for years

THE proposal to extend the “transition period” by Theresa May to reach a Brexit deal might be the simplest option as there is provision for it in Article 50 if other countries in the EU agree.

However, temporary membership of the European Economic Area would more effectively achieve the referendum outcome - more UK sovereignty - while a bespoke trade agreement is negotiated.

The negotiations with the EU Council and Commission could go on for years and even then the European Parliament has to be consulted on the deal as well.

Councillor Jonathan Bishop Master of Laws in EU Law Efail Isaf