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Pol Yates complains about the results of the 2014 independence referendum and the 2016 Brexit referendum (Letters, 23 May). But both were examples of democracy.
If the only legitimate way to achieve Scottish independence is via a referendum which requires the permission of the UK Government then it is not going to happen, as neither of the main Westminster parties will grant it unless it is absolutely clear that the nationalists would not win.
Letter writer says there is no reason to default on U.S. debt
You report that Sir Keir Starmer says that voting reform is not one of his priorities (14 May).
Your columnist Alexander Brown says “...the SNP are not the only party that could play a role enabling a Labour government” and adds that Ed Davey’s Lib Dems are holding their cards close to their chests, while Stephen Flynn has note-0 hinted at the possibility of supporting Labour without the promise of an immediate referendum.