Time for a second chance

Sir, – Westminster is in absolute chaos, the people nominally in charge of the country are impotent in the face of the Brexit fanatics, and it seems that there is no way that our departure from Europe can be achieved other than by a no deal Brexit, which every business and economics expert warns will be disastrous for the country.

The official opposition are swinging in the wind, waiting for events to unfold in whatever way they will.

Businesses are now taking action to protect their interests, basically moving out of the UK, taking jobs and investment with them.

Europe is united in astonishment and despair at the farce unfolding in the UK, with no solution imminent.

The “leave” campaign was notable more for heat than light, guilty of misinformation, in many cases blatant lies and proven financial irregularities and, even now, is unable to offer any clarity on how Brexit will ultimately unfold.

Surely now the time has come for the “will of the people”, hopefully better informed, to be tested again in a re-run of the referendum?

It’s not a particularly welcome prospect, but in the face of the reality of years of chaos and decline to come, surely it’s the least worst option?

Les Mackay. 5 Carmichael Gardens, Dundee .