Walk away, Mrs May

I AM appalled that it appears theresa May plans to send a further £20billion to the eU on top of the £20billion already offered. neither amount should be sent. We should not be chasing a deal with the eU.

the British believe in compromise, the process by which everyone agrees to accept what no one wants. the Germans believe in securing exactly what they want, or nothing.

this mindset is dealt with by walking away from the negotiating table. It is what the Germans expect us to do, else suffer their ridicule.

to have offered £20billion in Florence, which was never enough to satisfy them, then to offer a further £20billion, only confirms Britain’s weakness under pressure.

the eU acts as if it does not need a trade deal with us. In fact, we do not need a trade deal with the eU.

so, stop trying for a deal, leave the eU now. PHiliP HoDson, newmarket, suffolk.