The following letter appears in this week’s Spectator
I was touched by the sad article by Matthew Parris, in which he just cannot get over his horror at Brexit (‘Brexit has driven me mad, but I can’t let it go’, 12 May). Can I suggest a few things that might help him recover?
First, he might get some perspective. He will still be able to drink his favourite rosé wine. He will still be able to go to Europe. The sun will still shine and the sky will not cave in.
Secondly, it would help him tremendously to realise that the EU is not a wholly good force. The ever-closer union has no support (as shown when the constitution was voted down in France and the Netherlands) and, while immigration benefits those who want cheap labour, he should recognise that cheap labour means low wages for the indigenous population. He might also look at the unemployment rates in southern Europe.
Thirdly, Remainers seem to be driven mad by the apparent stupidity of Leavers. Why should these stupid people (who were so stupid that they fell for all of the lies) have a vote? He should get out of London and meet people who are poorer than they were ten years ago, and haven’t benefited from the EU.
I hope that if he can think a bit more calmly about the above, he will be cured.
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