SIR – I read with interest and sympathy the article by the Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones in which he laments one consequence of the Brexit vote, the unleashing of (not-so-subtle) racism, brought about by many factors including, no doubt, the slogan “We want our country back”. He believes that there is something we can all do about this and we must not remain onlookers. As the ground literally shakes in Turkey, Syria, the US, France and Germany, he notes the depths to which humankind can sink. He points out that Jesus was born into a chaotic and compromised world but he gathered around his people drawn by hope not despair. He believes that this is the challenge to a world where despair seems to be gaining the upper hand. Peter Nielson will campaign to reverse Brexit and wants immigrants to know that those who are here legally are welcome.
I voted for Brexit for many reasons, unlimited immigration was but one. Uppermost was for Britain to regain sovereignty, since the notion of “shared” sovereignty to me is a contradiction in terms. I felt it had become increasingly important to regain control and rule ourselves properly rather than continue to be subject to Monsieur Jean Claude Juncker’s et al superstate bureaucracy.
I trust that “Project Fear” is now a thing of the past and I hold great hope for this country’s future post-Brexit.
I hold great hope for our country’s future in all respects: there is no place for hatred of any description, rancour, vitriol or dishonesty.
Wendy Hands
Upton-upon-Severn
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