Tories clear on objectives

Sir, - The SNP and the Lib Dems are fighting this election with promises of more referendums on Scottish independence and Brexit respectively.

Both discount the last referendum results by arguing that changed circumstances have falsified the prospectus people thought they were voting on.

Well, I also feel conned because both referendums were sold to us as a way of settling divisive political questions.

But circumstances always change.

The will of the people is as settled as the latest opinion poll and if you don’t like the result of a referendum, you can always find a reason to demand a re-run.

Referendums are the political version of Pandora’s Box.

Today, Scottish voters will be asked to turn out for the 11th time since 2010.

No wonder promises of yet more referendums have gone down like lead balloons with anyone who isn’t a diehard nationalist or EU-lover.

As we struggle to come to terms with a reinvigorated terrorist threat, the need for political stability at home is greater than ever.

Talk of more referendums is not merely a distraction from the day job.

It also hobbles representative democracy.

Only the Conservatives are unequivocal in upholding the will of parliament: that’s why Theresa May called the general election. (Cllr) Linda Holt. Dreel House, Pittenweem.