Letters: June 14, 2016

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Silence speaks volumes

IN THIS referendum it is alarming the MP for North Swindon, Justin Tomlinson, has failed to indicate where his support lies, whereas the MP for South Swindon has clearly stated that he is in favour of remaining within the EU.

His lack of clarity is more problematic, given that within his North Swindon constituency lie several major employers that absolutely rely on the existence of the single market to succeed.

They are on record as stating that they see their future within the EU single market.

Many thousands of local workers and their families are not only directly employed by the likes of Honda, BMW and Nissan but also by the respective supply chains and the thousands of ancillary employees, i.e. hotel and service employees.

Similarly, financial services employers would be adversely affected by a Brexit.

The ramifications of his silence on these fundamental issues are of great concern and I can only conclude he is reluctant to come down on either side in this debate, perhaps seeking to secure a Government role when the dust has settled.

It is known several front bench Conservative politicians are unlikely to be given roles in a re-shuffle following their disloyalty.

In normal circumstances that might be considered as acceptable but in this unprecedented situation it is imperative he uses his influence in assisting in the outcome to the benefit of the wider population.

The electorate will not forgive any politician who puts their political ambitions ahead of what is a critical outcome for the Swindon community if major employers leave, as is widely predicted following a disastrous decision to leave the European community.

DERRICK BYE

Thresher Drive, Swindon

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‘Borderless nightmare’

BEFORE the Adver readers put their crosses in the in or out box on June 23 think very, very carefully about the following facts.

The Daily Express published an article regarding immigration in 2015.

Before the bleeding hearts and disunion disciples start bleating about the press lying, these are figures that were forced from the Government under a Freedom Of Information Act.

The number of illegal immigrants stopped trying to enter Britain in 2015 was one every six minutes – 84,088. That is the ones we know about, never mind the ones we didn’t.

Theresa May and David Cameron have the audacity to inform the public that our borders are secure in view of these figures, while urging us to remain in this borderless nightmare.

Tory MP Anne Main uncovered the following facts: Italy with a coastline of 4,722 miles has 600 border control boats. Britain with a coastline of 7,722 miles has three border control boats.

Before we joined the European Union did we have to put up with any of this nonsense?

Think carefully on June 23 and vote remain if you want more of the same. I don’t.

BILL WILLIAMS

Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon.

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Wages would suffer

THE European Union gave British people “Human Rights” for the first time.

How the Tory right extremists hate that. Why would we leave and have fewer rights?

As a Lib Dem I know, as Bob Cretchley wrote, my friends are solid with Socialists in protecting the benefits and rights for British workers.

Leaving and having trade barriers would mean lowering wages. Why? Our power and material costs are high, our productivity would need more loan costs, so wages would suffer.

CLIVE HOOPER

Maunsell Way, Wroughton

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Supporting economy

ECONOMIC growth will result when the Government begins a policy of supporting British industry.

State aid is illegal within the EU.

Market Economy Status means that none of the EU countries are allowed to support their home grown industries.

This is the reason why there is 24 per cent unemployment in Greece.

The economic slump in Greece will continue until it leaves the EU and starts supporting its home grown manufacturing industry.

NOEL GARDNER

Carlisle Avenue, Swindon

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Stifling industry growth

STATE aid to businesses is illegal within the EU.

The huge flow of EU directives that aim to harmonise company law have had the effect of stifling the growth of industry within the EU.

Unemployment in Greece is 24 per cent because the Greek government cannot support its industries. Greece has been in recession for the last seven years.

When companies get into financial difficulty within the EU, it is illegal for their governments to help them. This means that many more business go bust than is necessary because of the EU directives against state aid.

TERRY HAYWARD

Burnham Road, Swindon

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Thanks to little angel

I WAS standing in a line of shoppers waiting to be served at a Swindon supermarket.

My basket was heavy, bulky and making my arms ache.

In front of me was a little girl – at the most three years of age.

She stared at me, then said: “Is that basket heavy?”

When I replied, “Yes it is,” she asked why did I not put it on the floor and push it along, as that is what she does when things are too heavy.

I thanked her and took her advice.

There’s probably nothing remarkable in that, except that being given advice at 82 by a darling little three-year-old made me remember we are never too old to learn. Having been a reception class teacher many, many years ago and still wondering at the complete truth that little children speak made me laugh and enjoy that moment.

Whoever the little girl was, thank you.

BETH HUNT

Hill View Road, Swindon