On thin ice

From: David Boyes, Spennithorne, Leyburn.

In reference to the letter from John Cole of Baildon (April 11) who is at odds with his MP, Philip Davies.

I fear I may write to your newspaper too often, so I will make it short, but when I read the letters page, I frequently feel a letter coming on as I digest some of the content.

This time, it is yet another letter from a disgruntled Remainer who can’t let it be. The Conservative MP Philip Davies gets it in the neck for supporting Brexit and toeing the party line on the recent Immigration Bill.

I sympathise with Mr Cole regarding the latter, but it is Mr Davies’s prerogative to do as he wishes as it is your prerogative to want to join the EU and see the Labour Party in power after the next election.

Then we have the usual misleading statement that so-called experts believe leaving the EU was a huge mistake, and the evidence is there for all to see.

It seems these experts comprise the Archbishop of Canterberry and High Court judges who should stick to religious matters and court judgements, respectively, and not interfere with political decisionmaking.

He also mentions Ken Clarke, a committed lifelong Europhile expert on hyperbole.

So, Mr Cole is on thin ice unless he can come up with more convincing evidence for all to see. In addition to so-called experts, he then implies so-called illegal migrants are legitimate.

May I suggest the so-called illegal migrants who cross the Channel in small boats are indeed unlawful and should be prevented from coming and deported if they do.

While I respect Anna Dixon as a candidate, I wish Mr Davies every success at the forthcoming election.