YP Letters: Brexit will cost the United Kingdom money, not save it

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage was among Leave supporters to suggest that the NHS could benefit if Britain voted to exit the EU.

ONE of the untruths spread by the Brexiteers in the run-up to June 23 was that leaving the EU would free-up £350m per week that could be allocated to the NHS.

Since June 24, the “Leave” campaign has distanced itself from this false promise.

In recent months two things have become abundantly clear. First that Brexit, rather than saving money, is going to cost money. This will be partly in terms of lower economic activity (reduced GDP) and partly in terms of necessary increased administrative expenditure. An example of the latter is the need to reintroduce more detailed customs controls.

Secondly, on another front, it has been revealed that the NHS is under huge financial stress.

Can I therefore suggest that HM Government organise a second referendum whereby voters can choose whether to proceed with Brexit or alternatively Remain and allocate the money thereby saved to our struggling health service?

From: Don Burslam, Elm Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury.

I AGREE with every word of Tom Brake’s letter (The Yorkshire Post, January 7). The mess we are now in over Brexit looks as though it will get a lot worse before it gets better. Much of the responsibility lies at the door of the right wing of the Tory part. If ever there was a case of the tail wagging the dog, this is it.

It is common knowledge that several Tory MPs were or are remainers but they have allowed their voices to be drowned out by the extremists. It is time for them to stick their head above the parapet to prevent further damage to this country’s relations with Europe and our economy. If necessary, this should involve voting against the party line.

From: Hilary Andrews, Nursery Lane, Leeds.

IS it only me who thinks the media should not give space, or viewing time, to these so called specialist economists who keep getting it wrong? Even the Bank of England admits it was wrong about the effect of Brexit. Do we have to listen to these doom and gloomers ?

From: John Fisher, Menwith Hill, Harrogate.

LEAVING the EU will not solve any of these problems created over time, and with the first past the post electoral system protecting minority governments who continue to make short term decisions which appear beneficial to minority sections of the population, the dissatisfaction will continue.