Folly of federal UK

Sir, - Gordon Brown’s proposal for a federal Britain may appear attractive to some as a method of preserving the union, but leaving vital elements of fiscal control with the Bank of England would be disastrous for Scotland.

Susan McKenzie (March 21) is upset because she voted Remain in the EU and still finds a problem with the First Minister for trying to give her what she wants.

She points out that 62% of Scots voted to remain and accuses Nicola Sturgeon of arrogantly using these voters as an excuse to push for another independence referendum.

She makes no mention of the fact that the Scottish Government was elected, no doubt by a lot of the same 62% of Remain voters, to support a manifesto commitment to press for such a referendum if a situation such as Brexit adversely impacted upon Scottish interests.

It may be that she is promoting sympathy towards the UK Government’s task of dealing with EU exit, but she should hardly be surprised at others’ lack of sympathy for a party currently under police investigation for alleged misuse of election funds, in certain key areas, in winning the 2015 General Election. Allan A MacDougall. 37 Forth Park, Bridge of Allan.