THEY say that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. Well this old scoundrel is unashamedly patriotic.

Having seen senior Tory Remain politicians deliberately run down our country for short term political gains, and use any low trick and subterfuge with complete disregard to the truth in an appalling scare campaign, I sincerely hope that enough of us have seen through their facade and that their demeaning tactics fail.

Then once again, with David Cameron and George Osborne sent packing, we will have leaders totally backing the UK, rather than having one leg in the EU trousers.

Geoff Robb, Hunters Close, Dunnington, York