Theresa May's hypocrisy on Brexit seems to be working on the people

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The prime minister seems to realise that if you say something often enough people will come to believe it

Perhaps it’s inevitable that the emphasis in the Brexit debate should be on issues about the economy – “it’s the economy, stupid”– but for some of us, perhaps especially those who experienced wartime, the issue of cooperation and shared values is equally important.

Theresa May’s repeated theme of “a deep and special relationship” prompts 1984 thoughts that if you say something often enough people will come to believe it, but I thought that was what we already had, and are now giving up.

David Buckton
Cambridge

What’s the hold-up on a second referendum?

“Fresh referendum could be held in six months,” according to Justine Greening.

Why should it take six months to set up a binary question referendum?

When a general election is called the period is much shorter and after more than two years of debate and consideration on Brexit, surely most people are ready now to indicate their preference? Surely it could be organised for a date in January?

Hugh Currie
Glasgow

If the prime minister is on a tour of the UK to persuade the public that her deal deserves their support, why won’t she agree to the public voting on it?

T Foster
Colchester

There’s still hope that the US will do the right thing on environmental issues

I am grateful to The Independent for publishing the good climate and environment news from the United States as well as the bad. (Outdoor clothing company Patagonia donates entire $10m Black Friday sales to environmental organisations.)

Despite the Trump administration, many encouraging things are happening in state and local governments and the private sector as we recognise the intolerable and worsening social and economic costs of climate change, ecosystem disruption, and “business as usual”.

Even congress is waking up to the perils we face. A bipartisan group in the House of Representatives recently introduced legislation for a revenue-neutral carbon fee, such as is widely considered a necessary part of any successful strategy to control climate change.

Don't give up on us! We will yet rejoin the global community.

Carol Steinhart
Wisconsin, US

Remembering George HW Bush

With Donald Trump in the White House, isn't it interesting how we now look back with so much fondness at past presidents, when we actually probably hated a number of them at the time?

Sarah Pegg
Seaford

We need to do better for carers

On carers’ rights day (30 November) MPs were debating the carers allowance, highlighting the appalling inadequacy of it, at £64.60 a week, and as reported, carers are forced to repay overpayments, which will cost them a total of £50,000. Carers UK need to hammer this home and be more forthright in protection of carers, many of whom develop mental health issues because of the pressures of care ins.

Carers save the NHS approximately £200bn a year, keeping people out of hospitals or care homes. They deserve better.

Gary Martin
London E17