Greens are real power brokers

Sir, – Ken Clark’s letter (Disrespect from Westminster not Holyrood, Courier, November 7), is probably one of the most bizarre I have encountered in many years.

A referendum was held in 2014 offering the people of Scotland the right to self determination and was dismissed by 55.3% against 44.7% in favour.

A decision that has

been disregarded by those who favoured separation.

A decision that all sides agreed to respect, no matter what side they supported.

Since the resignation of the then First Minister, to the election of the next, there has been a total disregard to that decision by the governing party in Scotland’s devolved administration.

An administration propped up by the Green party, who are the real powerbrokers at Holyrood.

The same administration have refused to accept a nationwide referendum on EU membership and have disregarded the 38% of the Scottish electorate, who voted to leave.

Again, hugely disrespectful to those who would dare to disagree with them.

Even more incredulous they condemned the DUP for propping up a beleaguered Conservative administration.

Pot and kettle, come to mind, Mr Clark?

With respect to Mr Clark, the Scottish electorate, not the political classes have the right to demand referendums.

Perhaps the next referendum should be whether or not the Scottish people want to keep the Scottish Parliament?

After all it is a generation ago since we narrowly agreed to it! Brian A Falconer. 30, Market Court, Perth.