ON March 20, The Press printed a letter from 12 members of an organisation, York4EU, who had called on Julian Sturdy to hold a public meeting to hear their supporters’ concerns about a “hard” Brexit.

On March 18, the focus of a meeting on Brexit at the Priory Street Centre, chaired by the Lord Mayor, was on listening to the views of people with whom one disagrees.

The organiser, John Bibby, had become convinced that York citizens had stopped listening to one another.

Thoughtful speeches by Sir Vince Cable, Rachael Maskell and Leigh Wilks (president of York TUC) set out contrasting views.

A measured three-page statement from Julian Sturdy was read out.

These reflections were followed by discussion in small groups.

I took part in the one led by a school student, Will Peacock, of York Youth Council.

All views were listened to respectfully.

Since last June’s referendum, many letters on Brexit have appeared in The Press.

Most of the writers have continued to rubbish the concerns of Remain supporters.

The anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder is soon to be commemorated.

In her first speech in Parliament she urged her listeners to remember that, as a nation, far more unites than divides us.

This has been borne out in the responses to the deadly attack in Westminster.

In York, as elsewhere, fewer shut ears and less point-scoring on Brexit would be welcome.

Mary Machen, Main Street, Fulford, York