The basics of Brexit are clear – whatever the doubters might say

SIR – Alison House (Letters, August 21), writing from Spain, declares that those who voted to leave the European Union have no plan for disentangling ourselves from its intricacies – and that nobody actually knows the meaning of “Brexit means Brexit”.

As a Brexiteer, I believe the statement is quite straightforward: Britain will untie itself from any EUimposed rule, regulation or law which is against our interests. We must take charge of all our affairs, starting with border controls. Two other areas that need attention are farming and fishing.

We are far from being “in a weak position”. Quite the opposite is true – we will be in sole charge of our future. Ron Kirby Dorchester, Dorset SIR – Alison House says British politics is at a low point, and that Theresa May does not have the public’s support.

I find that people I meet are very pleased to have Mrs May as Prime Minister, regardless of how they voted in the referendum. Her party can now get back to straightforward, honest Conservatism, with a strong dash of common sense and humanity.

We voted for a party, not a leader, in 2015. I have every confidence in Mrs May’s calm way of doing things. I hope she and Angela Merkel will cooperate to sort out this Brexit mess. Jane O’Nions Sevenoaks, Kent SIR – Christopher Booker (Review, August 21) suggests that Britain could end up paying more to the EU after leaving than it does today.

He cites legal obligations as well as future projects that Britain has agreed to. He also seems to regard the EU single market as some kind of Holy Grail that must not be relinquished.

If Britain has to carry on paying large sums to the EU, then the referendum will have been pointless. An independent Britain should have no obligations – otherwise “Brexit means Brexit” is an empty notion. Richard Cromwell Everton, Hampshire SIR – Mr Booker misses the point in his dismissal of the “£350 million a week” that Vote Leave suggested could be spent on the NHS instead of the EU. The point was to emphasise that we do not have control of our money.

I agree it was foolish to commit the entire sum to the NHS. However, at least Philip Hammond, the Chancellor, now has the autonomy to make financial commitments which he considers to be in the best interests of our country. Benjamin Isaacson London NW11 SIR – Jeremy Warner (Business, August 21) suggests that London’s position as Europe’s most important financial centre is at risk due to Brexit.

However, it is English law that has secured London’s position – because it is preferred by lenders, buyers and sellers. The deals that matter in the City will continue to be made pursuant to this law. Will Curtis Bromley, Kent