SIR - I had the pleasure of attending an anti-Brexit protest meeting in Leeds.
The two guest speakers – Richard Corbett MEP and Professor Michael Dougan (an expert on European law) - were most convincing in their presentations and were able to quote chapter and verse as to why Brexit is such a bad idea.
Of the several compelling points made by Michael Dougan, one had particular resonance.
On the question of immigration control, Prof Dougan pointed out that successive British governments (including the Conservatives in coalition and since 2015) had had ample opportunities to restrict the inflow of migrants.
Some of this could have been done with the agreement of Brussels.
But the UK government had simply not bothered to do it.
When immigration became an issue, the Tories found it easier to blame the EU rather than take responsibility for it themselves.
I found it refreshing to hear a lawyer who had not only mastered the technical detail, but was prepared to exercise his moral compass.
I think that all who attended the meeting left both better briefed and more resolved than ever to fight the inanity that is Brexit.
John Cole, Oakroyd Terrace, Baildon
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