MUCH nonsense, scare-mongering and empty rhetoric has recently been heard in the media about Brexit.

Put simply, Britain is an island with an ancient history going back to the earliest days of Christianity and beyond, to the Celts.

Brits always treasured their freedom. The English concept of democracy began before Magna Carta.

Saxons, men and women, were free to speak out and be heard by their local councils.

In historic times from the Middle Ages up to and including the 20th century it has been Britain who successfully defended both freedom and democracy against foreign tyranny.

The USA has Magna Carta affixed to the entrance of its democratic senate chamber.

Sovereignty is essential for democracy and freedom of speech. Only Brexit can ensure this in Britain.

Patricia Palaeologina, Windsor Garth, Acomb, York