YP Letters: Final whistle blows for Corbyn, the Roy Hodgson of politics

From: James Robson, Kirbymoorside.
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party continues to polarise opinion.Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party continues to polarise opinion.
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party continues to polarise opinion.

I WONDER how often one can draw an accurate parallel between major figures in sport and politics? It seems to me that the departure of several politicians from Westminster over Brexit has been foreshadowed by that of a whole team of inept millionaire footballers from a European tournament – led by their manager.

But the comparison I want to make is between Roy Hodgson and Jeremy Corbyn: both nice, decent men who were out of their depth and from another, kinder, time in politics and sport.

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In the latter sphere we have huge vested interests, too many foreign players with egos the size of Wembley Stadium. How could avuncular Roy compete with flash overseas coaches? This is not the English way and there must be a certain relief for Roy and soon Jeremy and probably for Cameron too, to be “out of it”. To misquote an Englishman of real stature: “The rest is sound and fury – signifying nothing.”

From: David H Rhodes, Keble Park North, Bishopthorpe, York.

WHEN the EU referendum was announced, David Cameron stated that it would be a free vote and thus not a party political issue. The move forward must now be a coalition of bright, clear thinking people from all parties and businessmen used to getting trade deals abroad with the likes of China and India (Andrew Cook, The Yorkshire Post, July 6).

This must be separate from running the country in general and its only objective is to formulate a plan to negotiate a sensible and beneficial exit from the EU.

Decisions would also be taken as to what compromises could be offered by both sides. For example the UK would want its territorial waters back but could offer the Spanish limited fishing quotas sanctioned by the UK.

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It is important and urgent that a plan is formulated so that the new Prime Minister can enter talks with a firm list of demands – requests – suggestions and not be subject to the position of a lapdog.

It must be made clear that negotiations are on a firm but fair principle and any bloody-mindedness will be reciprocated. Any concessions considered must not be made public as this would only weaken the UK’s hand.

From: Brian Leake, Chapel Lane, Sykehouse, Goole.

IT is no use politicians blaming each other over the EU result. The EU carried on in their own sweet way introducing new rules and restrictive regulations.