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It’s time to leave the EU

I ALWAYS view the pro European Union propaganda generated by the Britain Stronger In Europe campaign and their supporters with suspicion.

The letter from Mike Spry, Swindon Advertiser, April 21, “Where are the answers” confirms that I am right to do so.

He states: “If we were outside the EU, like Denmark or Sweden we would be affected by the EU, but have no say in the debate.”

As I read this incorrect statement I immediately thought, Denmark and Sweden are in the EU. Denmark joined on January 1 1973, the same day as the UK, and Sweden joined on January 1 1995.

Mr Spry should contemplate the irony of his statement because part of what he says is correct.

While he was incorrect to say that Denmark and Sweden are outside the European Union I do agree with him that as nation states they “have no say in the debate.”

Just like the UK and all other European Union nation states Denmark and Sweden are dictated to by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.

It is unbelievable that people who call themselves democrats continue to support and promote the European Union’s “Democratic Deficit.”

I remain convinced the sooner we leave the European Union and get our sovereignty back the better.

K KANE

Wharf Road

Wroughton

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We’re stronger together

OVER recent weeks the Brexit camp have tried to push the idea that leaving Europe will make the UK a more influential country.

But this claim could not be further from the truth.

Leaving Europe would seriously and irreversibly dent our influence on the world stage and reputation as a truly internationalist country.

Whether it is putting up barriers to a market of 500 million people, walking away from an institution where UK government ministers meet their European counterparts every week, or fighting climate change, global insecurity and tax avoidance, retreating from our closest allies and trying to go it alone puts us in a weaker, less influential position.

On June 23 the choice is stark: Shut ourselves out of decision-making in Europe for good or make the most of our EU membership and reaffirm our intentions to play a leading role on the world stage for generations to come.

Let’s remain influential in the world.

ALEX HEGENBARTH

Head of Britain Stronger In Europe, Swindon

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Speech was pretty lame

NOW we have the lame duck President Obama – lame duck, being American slang for an outgoing president – coming to Britain to assist our British lame duck Prime Minister Cameron.

It is generally accepted by people who study American political history that Obama will end up at the bottom end of the scale regarding the success rate and popularity of past American presidents.

Here we have the leader of the free world insisting that Britain votes in the referendum to stay in a political organisation that takes away the freedom of a sovereign nation.

It is something the nation he leads would not tolerate for an instant.

I have had holidays in America in Florida, Las Vegas and Texas. It was a pleasure to watch the weather forecasts in Fahrenheit once again. Although metric is used in America the vast majority of Americans use inches, feet, yards and miles.

Do you think for one minute, Mr President, that the Americans would tolerate the diktats of the European Disunion forcing its petty rules and regulations on businesses and people’s personal lives?

Would American citizens agree to open their borders to Mexico, never mind Europe, and soon even Asia?

If the answer is no to these questions,with all due respect to the great office you hold Mr Obama, I think you should mind your own business.

BILL WILLIAMS

Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon

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A billion reasons to go

A BILLION is a large number and for most of us very hard to comprehend.

However our Chancellor George Osborne throws it around like confetti as in, £12.7bn foreign aid, £2.3bn borrowed, £54bn to the NHS etc.

However, I came across an explanation which may help to put a billion into perspective.

1. A billion seconds takes us back to 1984.

2. A billion minutes goes back to about 113 AD, which is the middle of the Roman Empire.

3. A billion hours goes back to 112,139 BC when man was most probably not walking around.

4. A billion days goes back to 2,737,984 BC.

And George can spend £1bn in about 21 days.

Are you all now convinced that it is in our Britain’s interest to remain the EU and give them £20.1bn a year so they can make our laws and override our legal judgements?

Before you say “but they invest £10bn or more in the UK” note that “invest” means to use money to get a return (to the EU) and “subsidise” means to give back with no return.

Think about it.

DN SIMPSON

Graham Street, Swindon

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Concert raised £2,372

SWINDON Guide Dogs For The Blind would like to thank everyone who came along to our charity concert on Saturday, April 23 at Immanuel Church, Swindon, which featured the Wessex Male Choir, Wessex Chamber Choir and the After 8 Singers.

The church was full to the rafters and the attendees enjoyed a programme of choral excellence.

The concert raised £2,372.

Our thanks go to the Wessex Male Choir and its musical director Katrina Reimer and also to Hamer Project Management Solutions Ltd for sponsoring the concert.

The money will support two guide dog partnerships for just over eight months.

ALAN FLETCHER

Swindon Guide Dogs For The Blind