The recent jingoistic diatribe from Mr Jackson of Vote Leave was highly reminiscent of the exaggerations, half-truths, lies and other propaganda which were spread about at the time of the referendum by those wishing to leave the EU.
It is interesting that he quotes an Australian Prime Minister whilst ignoring the many European politicians and our own retired Prime Ministers who have all spelt out clearly the costs and risks of leaving Europe and the benefits of staying in.
His references to “Battle of Britain” and the use of such words as surrender, capitulation, cowed, bullied and submission are fine in the context of rabble rousing but serve little purpose in supporting his case which appears to be built upon the shallowest of foundations.
It should be remembered that it is this country that wishes to leave so what right have we to make demands?
He evokes memories of those who fell in the wars of the last century.
To attempt to imply that the tyrannies against which we fought then are today being represented by our friends in Europe is a gross insult to the memory of those who fell.
One of the main objectives of the European Union is create a system where such conflicts do not arise.
Wrapping oneself in the Union Flag and referring to events in British History as an argument for leaving the EU shows a lack of understanding of those events.
Much use is made today of the expression “taking back control”.
In all the time we have been part of the EU I have never been aware that we had lost control or have been subjected to punitive legislation from Europe, far from it, the quality of life in this country has been greatly improved membership.
Mr Jackson also shows great disrespect for the Leader of the Opposition.
The other politicians to whom he refers are granted a forename but Mr Corbyn is identified merely by his surname.
No matter what one’s political views are politeness goes a long way.
Finally, the mention of Mr Davis, another example of politicians who forget that we pay them quite well to do a full time job of running the country and not to take the risk of people like me wondering if £3,000 per hour, or any amount for that matter, might be construed as an attempt to gain influence.
I Sloan
Holbeach
