• MANY thanks to P Laidlaw for agreeing that the Brexit dream is “heroic” (Brexit dream looks more like madness, November 3).

Contrary to his suggestion, I do have the greatest respect for the sovereignty of Parliament, which was gifted to us by our ancestors, who struggled and suffered to win it from the monarchy.

Having sought this responsibility, the Parliament of 2015 swiftly moved to avoid it by handing it back to the electorate in the form of a referendum and did so by a majority of 491.

They handed sovereignty to the electorate on this issue and sought instruction. Rights enjoyed, responsibility avoided so don’t blame us for any rash madness that might result.

They had no doubts as to what the result would be yet still took steps to copper-bottom it, but things don’t always work out as planned.

Until 1975, we had never had a referendum, in large measure because it is regarded as unconstitutional precisely because of the doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament.

We were told by Barack Obama, the Bank of England, the Treasury, Eddie Izzard and other heavy hitters how bad the consequences of a decision to leave would be.

Nine million pounds of taxpayers’ money was spent sending a booklet to the electorate telling them which way to vote. When the website for registering voters crashed less than two hours before its deadline the site was reopened to give a second chance to those shut out. Not to replace the less than two hours that had been lost but to give an additional two days.

I cannot comment on whether or not the people of Greece wish to leave the EU but it is clear they wish to leave the euro. By referendum held in July 2015 a majority of 61 per cent voted to reject the terms of the bailout. The legality of this was confirmed in court.

Sadly, the government of Greece failed to carry this through and succumbed to the Commission. It has to be hoped that our politicians are made of sterner stuff. I’m confident the people are.

Might I suggest that Greece prints a whole load of euros without telling anybody. They could use the money to eliminate their deficit, which would remove the oppressive bailouts. The EU and IMF could then claim great success for their policy.

While the European Central Bank is debasing the currency by printing as fast as time and technology permit, it would go unnoticed. A real winner and pats on the back all round. Isn’t this just what countries in control of their currencies do anyway?

STEPHEN SOUTHAM
Mildmay Grove North, N1