LETTER: More reasons to vote '˜out' of the EU than stay '˜in'
In reply to your columnist ref: EU referendum, Wednesday, March 30 edition, who cannot make up his mind whether we should stay in the EU or leave.'¨I can't think of any reason to stay in the EU, but can suggest a few reasons for leaving.'¨Immigration: does he not wonder why we have long waiting lists for hospitals, doctors and dentists and why our schools are overcrowded? It is not that the NHS is underfunded, it is the amount of immigrants coming to this country and overloading the system. '¨In the last nine years, 1.6 million immigrants have arrived in this country, that is equal to the population of Manchester and Birmingham. In June this year, 76m Turkish residents will be given access to free movement in Europe, many will want to come to the UK. The only way we can control our borders is to leave the EU.'¨Trade deals: As the EU sells more goods to the UK than the UK sells to the EU, it is only common sense that they will make a trade agreement as soon as possible to protect their markets. I cannot see Mrs Merkel saying to Mercedes or BMW you cannot sell any more vehicles in the UK.'¨Business: A host of major businesses from around the world have pledged to invest in the UK in the coming years despite the threat of Brexit. '¨Boeing, the world's largest aircraft maker is moving its headquarters to London. Toyota, the Japanese car maker says it will continue to make cars in the Midlands if the UK votes to leave the EU. Avon cosmetics in March 2016, announced it is to move its headquarters to the UK from New York where it has been based for 130 years. It stated being based in the UK would help it maximise global connections. '¨Nissan, the largest car maker in the UK, their European chairman Paul Willcox says 'Sunderland is a beacon for global manufacturing and excellence for Nissan, it shows that through to 2020, we have made an investment'.'¨HSBC bank in February 2016, confirmed its global headquarters will remain in London.'¨Norges bank, Yngve Slyngstad, the boss of the biggest
This is in the interest of both parties. As I said at the start, I cannot think of any good reason to stay in Europe, it’s time to stand on our own two feet and fight for a better, safer future.
P Pratt
Southridge Drive, Mansfield