I HAVE never previously been stirred to write to a newspaper, and it is particularly difficult to rouse me on any item of a political nature.

But I simply must offer both my congratulations and heartfelt thanks for the wonderful Phillpott File article on the grave dangers posed by the European Community and the obsession of New Labour in keeping the topic out of public debate.

Already I hear the Establishment cries of "Little Englander" resounding, but actually I am one who voted in favour of joining the Common Market. Then, it was merely a trading agreement, according to Ted Heath - but this was a tragic mistake of a nave youngster who actually thought that politicians were, in the main, honourable people.

Naturally, I still believe that cordial relations with one's neighbours, based on mutual respect, is the only route forward worth seeking. But the European Community, as it has stealthily become, is transparently a monument to the colossal vanity of politicians and the insatiable profit and greed of big business.

Brussels represents remote government, both undemocratic and unaccountable. It is endlessly interfering, remorselessly bureaucratic and institutionally corrupt.

Self-interests

How any thinking person, apart from the vested self-interests of our political masters and international business combines, can consider these ingredients to be compatible with lasting prosperity, or indeed with lasting peace, is absolutely beyond me.

Sooner or later, all hell will break loose when the people realise just how they have been so completely conned. We must withdraw now, keep our unique "Britishness", retain such links with Europe as the bruised egos will allow, and rebuild our relationship with friends and partners worldwide.

The Phillpott File piece should become compulsory daily reading for each our MPs. It is a hard-hitting, searching analysis that puts the national Press to shame.

Read it again, and remember it when the New Labour Government begins its indoctrination attempt on the British public - the spin will be persuasive and mere incidentals such as "facts", "truth" and "integrity" will not be allowed to colour the argument.

J H SMITH, St John's, Worcester.