Really need a second referendum about the EU?

were lies and exaggerations on both sides, but the British people were in control. If a second vote were held, the EU would be. It is in their interest to be as punitive as possible knowing the ‘remain’ argument would defeat those of ‘no deal’ or ‘bad deal’. Its exponents would be able to portray the latter as acts of self-harm — or Project Fear Max. The UK would remain in the EU, and if the question came up again in 30 years, the EU would know how to ensure Britain was kept in the fold.

NeIL FrANKLIN, Peterborough. SINCE the referendum, we know a lot more about the pros and cons. For example, Poland’s economy is improving so much that many of its citizens are returning from other countries; Our industry and agriculture seem to have manpower shortages; The Irish border problem appears insurmountable; Our security would probably be enhanced by continued membership of the EU. People should be able to act again in the light of so much fresh information. MerVYN WILLIAMS, Huddersfield.

A VOTE to remain would ensure that in subtle ways, it would be on worse terms than before. The EU is pushing us hard; we need to push back harder.

ALAN SHArPe, Melton Mowbray, Leics. ISN’T it funny how the people who didn’t want a referendum now demand a second one. N WooDS, Chilton, Co. Durham.

CAPITULATION may be a word that Europe recognises, but I always thought the UK was made of sterner stuff. We voted to leave the EU, and we will prosper without being tied hand and foot to that undemocratic body. Deal or no deal, we should leave as planned: no second referendum no extensions and no more making the UK look pathetic and weak to the rest of the world.