SIR - I know people will say I rant on about who governs this country, but what more proof is wanted than the Northern Rock fiasco? The only positive that has come to the fore is that this puppet government has had to seek approval from Brussels in its proposal to nationalise. So, now it must be crystal clear that this country is governed by the European Union and I have to say I take great pleasure in saying "I told you so".

Once Gordon Brown gets the constitution/Lisbon Treaty through Parliament - and there is little doubt that he will - everything this government proposes will first have to be approved by Brussels and that includes the NHS, education, transport, security, housing, immigration, to name but a few, all of which will have a direct effect on the way we all live work and play.

TONY EAVES, Martin Hussingtree.