Split decision

IT IS obvious to students of history that the Tory Party must split in two. This happened during the repeal of the Corn Laws in the 1840s when, because of the great debate on free trade, the Conservatives divided in two factions.

Only one half survived to fight another day.

It has been clear for 20 years that no one single party can contain both Ken Clarke and the eurosceptics.

David Cameron and Theresa May have managed to delay a split with referendums and U-turns, but this can go on no longer. No one wishes to see a coalition between the DUP and the Conservative Party.

With a split, the people would have the opportunity to decide which one of the two opposing views of Conservatism has a future.

NIGEL BODDY, Darlington, Co. Durham.